Tributary of superficial external pudendal vein

Looks like

Small veins under the skin of the lower belly and genitals, joining the superficial external pudendal vein near the groin.

What it does

Carry blood from the pubic skin and external genitals to the great saphenous vein.

Keeping it well

Can form vulval varicose veins in pregnancy and feed varicose veins that come back after treatment.

Related conditions

• Bone metastases and spinal cord compression
• Chronic venous insufficiency
• Clotting disorders (thrombophilia & APS)
• Deep vein thrombosis
• Varicose veins