Re: Pelvic Congestion Synderm
From: Angel (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 11 May 2001 06:20:53 -0500 (CDT)
I was diagnosed with this after a laparoscopy.
At Sun, 22 Apr 2001, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>
>How exactly is pelvic congestion syndrome diagnosed? My understanding is
>that this may not be a condition at all, but is a terminology some doctors
>use when other possibilities for pain are eliminated.
>
>>----- Original Message -----
>From: "D. Ashley Hill, MD" <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>To: "Multiple recipients of list WOMENS-HEALTH"
><womens-health@mail.medispecialty.com>
>Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2001 21:46
>Subject: Re: Pelvic Congestion Synderm
>
>> At Sun, 22 Apr 2001, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>> >
>> >I have been told I have Pelvic Congestion Syndrome. I have had 4
>> >surgeries with no relief.
>>
>> There are two main therapeutic options for this condition, embolization
>> through a small catheter inserted into the groin, and vaginal or
>> abdominal hysterectomy. I have seen both of these options used
>> successfully for this condition. Best wishes,
>>
>> --
>> David Ashley Hill, MD
>> Associate Director
>> Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
>> Florida Hospital Family Practice Residency
>> Orlando, Florida
>>
>> The above is general medical information, and should not
>> be construed as specific treatment advice. Due to time
>> constraints, I am unable to answer individual emails.
>> Thank you.
>>
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