Hub 05 · Condition
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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