WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for October, 2000: Re: Pelvic Veins

Re: Pelvic Veins

From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Tue, 31 Oct 2000 16:09:44 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 31 Oct 2000, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>Hi.
>
>I have gone through the archives but I've been very confused... I was recently
>told that I no longer have endometriosis but
>Pelvic Congestion Syndrome... with the veins being huge and an eggplant color.
>I am in debilitating pain and don't know what
>to do about this. I've heard of vein embolization and uterine suspensions...
>what are the pros and cons to each? What are the
>chances of recurring pain?
>
>Thank you.

First off, it is not alltogether clear if pelvic congestion is a cause of pain, or an effect of pain, though I believe the former. I am unaware of any long term research on the effects of embolization (remember, we would be trying to embolize veins, quite a different matter than embolizing the arteries, as is done with fibroids sometimes). Uterine suspension might help if the congestion is caused by prolapse, but typically, it is not. Hysterectomy is reliable and effective, but that would compromise fertility.

-- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation with, and examination by, a qualified medical professional.

Due to time and energy constraints, I will be unable to answer any personal e-mails. Thank you for your consideration in this matter.

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