For every woman. For every stage of life.
Whatever your age and life stage, you can rely on Sigvaris compression to be the daily health partner of your legs.
Take care of your leg health with Sigvaris
Venous disorders are widespread: In German-speaking countries, about one in two adults between the ages of 40 and 80 is affected by chronic venous insufficiency. Women are particularly likely to be affected.
Every woman’s life is marked by change, growth, and new challenges. From pregnancy to the stresses of everyday work and the hormonal changes of menopause, all the way to an active life in old age, each stage of life brings its own unique demands. One aspect that is often underestimated is venous health.
Sigvaris focuses on the different phases of a woman’s life and highlights the importance of targeted support for venous health.
No matter how old you are or what stage of life you’re in, you can rely on Sigvaris compression therapy as your partner for leg health every day.
Venous insufficiency is a common chronic, progressive condition, yet there is still a lack of knowledge about it, or its severity is often downplayed. It primarily affects women over the course of their lives, especially during key life stages: pregnancy, periods of intense professional activity, menopause, and old age.
Four life stages
Work life
You are faced with a demanding lifestyle that sometimes requires prolonged standing or sitting. Starting at age 35, the risk of venous insufficiency increases by 6% with each passing year.³ The most important risk factors include prolonged standing or sitting, carrying heavy loads (more than 10 kg), working on hard surfaces, and warm, humid environments—all of which contribute to venous disorders.⁴
78% of women between the ages of 30 and 59 report at least one risk factor.⁴
Pregnancy
During pregnancy, blood volume increases, hormones make the vein walls more flexible, and the uterus exerts increasing pressure on the veins in the pelvis. These changes slow venous return and contribute to the development of heavy legs, swelling, and varicose veins.
Six out of 10 women develop their first varicose veins during pregnancy.¹ Yet only one in four pregnant women wears medical compression stockings.²
Advanced age
As we age, veins naturally lose their elasticity and effectiveness. The risk of developing a venous disorder gradually increases, which can lead to heavy legs, swelling, or pain.
One-third of people who wear compression stockings are 70 years old or older.
Menopause
With menopause, the production of estrogen and progesterone gradually decreases. These hormonal changes can weaken the vein walls, alter blood flow, and contribute to the development or worsening of venous disorders. Women over the age of 50 are at increased risk of developing varicose veins.⁵
One in two women shows signs of venous insufficiency by the age of 55.
Medical compressed therapy: a customized solution for every stage of life
Whether as knee-highs, thigh-highs, or pantyhose – medical compression products apply controlled pressure to the legs to promote blood return to the heart.⁶ They help improve venous circulation, relieve the feeling of heavy legs, minimize swelling, and support women at every stage of their lives.
Each of our solutions has been carefully designed to meet women’s essential needs in the best possible way: comfort, ease of use, and “products that don’t look like medical devices.”⁷