An often-underdiagnosed condition called pelvic congestion syndrome can be identified and treated by National Vascular ...

When it comes to menstrual misconceptions, believing that chronic pelvic pain is “just a regular part of being a woman” is a common myth. In fact, believing that persistent pelvic pain is normal is an ...

Data from a series of women suggest that a resorbable polymer is an effective embolization agent for female pelvic varicose veins. This therapeutic strategy appears to improve quality of life in ...

Pelvic congestion syndrome is an ongoing condition that affects the pelvic area or the lower part of your belly. Experts think it’s caused by problems with veins in that part of the body. Pelvic ...

Chronic pelvic pain is a common reason for gynecologic visits. Affecting 5%-7% of women, chronic pelvic pain is typically centered in the lower abdomen or pelvis and persists for at least 6 months.

Septic pelvic thrombophlebitis is a blood clot that blocks one or more pelvic veins. It can develop due to infection and inflammation in the pelvic region. The condition is uncommon and develops most ...

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Shape Memory Medical Inc., developer of custom shape memory polymers for endovascular markets, announced the publication of a prospective observational study looking ...

May-Thurner syndrome occurs when a vein in the pelvis becomes compressed by an artery. It often does not cause symptoms, but it can narrow the vein and impair blood flow, which raises the risk of deep ...

Nutcracker syndrome is a rare condition that happens when the vein that drains your left kidney gets squeezed between big blood vessels in your belly. It can be very painful, but it's usually not ...

Dr. Rhett Layman of Memphis Vascular Center explains pelvic venous disease, a cause of chronic pelvic pain in women, and minimally invasive treatment options.

When the swelling in one Vinton woman's legs became so severe that she could hardly walk, she thought her happy, active life was over. She found relief and mobility again thanks to a quick procedure ...