Pelvic congestion syndrome, also known as pelvic venous disorder (PeVD), is a condition in which incompetent veins in the pelvis allow blood to pool, leading to chronic pelvic pain and pressure. It remains an underdiagnosed cause of pelvic pain in women, and this patient information guide is designed to help patients understand the condition and what can be done about it.
The handout explains the symptoms commonly associated with pelvic congestion syndrome, including lower abdominal and pelvic pain that worsens with prolonged standing or sitting, painful intercourse, heavy menstrual bleeding and visible varicose veins around the vulva, inner thigh or buttocks. It covers how the condition is diagnosed, including the role of pelvic venous imaging and specialist vascular assessment, and outlines the treatment options available at Perth Vascular Clinic, including pelvic vein embolisation, a minimally invasive procedure with an excellent success rate. Download this guide to read ahead of your consultation.
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Millions of Women suffer from Pelvic Pain
In some cases, this pain can be caused by Pelvic Venous Disorders (also known as Pelvic Congestion Syndrome).
If you're in pain and can't seem to find any answers, read our guide and find out more.
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Pelvic congestion syndrome is a condition where dilated, incompetent veins within the pelvis cause chronic pelvic pain. The veins fail to drain blood properly, leading to venous congestion and pressure that causes persistent pain, typically in the lower abdomen and pelvis.