Pelvic congestion syndrome is associated with pelvic varicosities that result in chronic pelvic pain, especially in the setting of prolonged standing, coitus, menstruation, and pregnancy. Although the underlying pathophysiology of pelvic congestion syndrome is unclear, it probably results from a combination of dysfunctional venous valves, retrograde blood flow, venous hypertension, and dilatation.
Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) affects approximately one third of all women and accounts for 20% of outpatient gynecology appointments.
The causes of CPP are varied and can involve endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, pelvic varicosities, and many other conditions. Even with extensive diagnostic testing and exploratory laparoscopic studies, the etiology of CPP generally remains elusive.
Pelvic congestion syndrome (PCS) occurs when varicose veins develop around the ovaries in a setting of CPP. Similar to varicose veins in the legs, pelvic varicosities are thought to result from a combination of dysfunctional venous valves, retrograde blood flow, and venous engorgement. Congested pelvic veins can be very painful and account for approximately one third of cases of CPP.
Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) affects approximately one third of all women and accounts for 20% of outpatient gynecology appointments.
The causes of CPP are varied and can involve endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, pelvic varicosities, and many other conditions. Even with extensive diagnostic testing and exploratory laparoscopic studies, the etiology of CPP generally remains elusive.
Pelvic congestion syndrome (PCS) occurs when varicose veins develop around the ovaries in a setting of CPP. Similar to varicose veins in the legs, pelvic varicosities are thought to result from a combination of dysfunctional venous valves, retrograde blood flow, and venous engorgement. Congested pelvic veins can be very painful and account for approximately one third of cases of CPP.
Varicocele embolization is an image-guided procedure that uses a catheter to place a tiny coil and/or embolic fluid in a blood vessel to divert blood flow away from a varicocele.
A varicocele is an enlarged and lengthened vein in a man's scrotum. It can cause pain, swelling and infertility. A clinical examination can confirm the presence of a varicocele and an ultrasound examination may allow further evaluation of the findings.
Varicocele embolization safely relieves that pain and swelling and may improve sperm quality for infertile couples.
A varicocele is an enlarged and lengthened vein in a man's scrotum. It can cause pain, swelling and infertility. A clinical examination can confirm the presence of a varicocele and an ultrasound examination may allow further evaluation of the findings.
Varicocele embolization safely relieves that pain and swelling and may improve sperm quality for infertile couples.