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Does vein disease affect women and men equally? |
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Women account for approximately 85-90% of varicose vein cases, mainly because of the unique additional risk factors for females, including estrogen levels and pregnancy. While pregnancy contributes to the high incidence of large varicose vein disease women are particularly afflicted with spider veins. These light blue veins usually appear in a lattice framework. They are the most harmless looking veins, but they are usually the most symptomatic of all. Spider veins are infrequent with men but men do have large varicose vein issues.
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