swollen veins in groin while preg (may be TMI)

miller2374

I am 22 weeks with twins and just developed a roundish vein in my groin opposed to a straight blue vein like in your arms, legs, etc.  It also is bruised around it.  I did not bump it on anything.  It is tender to the touch like a bruise.  Anyone experience anything like this?  Could it be from the pressure of the twins?  I asked about it at my ultrasound yesterday and he said it didnt look like anything to be concerned with and to just keep an eye on it.  Debating whether or not to see my obgyn.  Any input would be helpful.  Thanks.

bellasmom27

My ob told me if I had something like that and it hurts or tender to the touch it could be a blood clot and that's dangerous. Not saying that yours is because of the location and all, I have no idea but I'd def be persistent and on top of it. Tell them you feel that it's not right and you feel like it's not normal to have that. Take care of it cause in the end we know better then the doctors if there is something abnormal with our bodies.

allabydreams

My sister had this with her singleton pregnancy earlier this year. It was a varicose vein. It was very painful. Her OB kept an eye on it to be sure it wouldn't interfere with a vaginal delivery, and I believe she wore a "prenatal cradle" pregnancy support belt for pelvic support. I'd definitely bring it to the attention of your OB in case anything can be done to make it less uncomfortable as your pregnancy progresses.

everam01

I mainly lurk here, but I wanted to comment.

I'm 23 weeks with twins and have been having a lot of pain in that area.  My doctor checked for varicose veins (I didn't have any that she could see) and when she described what they would look like, it sounds a lot like what you're describing.