"Hemorrhoids are very common in both men and women. About half of the population have hemorrhoids by age 50. Hemorrhoids are also common among pregnant women. The pressure of the fetus in the abdomen, as well as hormonal changes, cause the hemorrhoidal vessels to enlarge. These vessels are also placed under severe pressure during childbirth. For most women, however, hemorrhoids caused by pregnancy are a temporary problem."
This is good and bad news. Bad news first, half the population have hemorrhoids by age 50! Good news, for most pregnant women hemorrhoids are temporary! Woo-hoo!
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