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Pelvic Congestion Syndrome

"Chronic pelvic pain from dilated pelvic veins — often missed for years."

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What it is

Reflux and dilation in the ovarian and pelvic veins can cause chronic pelvic pain, especially standing pain, post-coital pain, and pain worse with the menstrual cycle.

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Symptoms & signs

  • Dull chronic pelvic pain, worse with standing
  • Pain after intercourse
  • Visible perineal or vulvar varicosities
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Diagnosis

Doppler USG, MR venography, catheter venography.

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Treatment

Ovarian and internal iliac vein embolisation — day-case, coils/glue/foam, targeting the refluxing veins.

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Frequently asked

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