Varicose veins are much more common in women than in men, affecting about 31% of women compared to 17% of men.1 Varicose veins often develop during pregnancy. They usually become less prominent after pregnancy and may disappear completely.
Varicose veins become more common as people age.
Credits
| Author | Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS |
| Editor | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA |
| Associate Editor | Tracy Landauer |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman, MATC |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | David A. Szalay, MD - Vascular Surgery |
| Last Updated | February 11, 2008 |
Author:Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS
Last Updated: 02/11/2008
