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 ...

A multicenter randomized, controlled clinical trial aims to test whether a minimally invasive treatment can relieve chronic pelvic pain and improve the quality of life for women with pelvic venous ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 71-year-old female with no children, but I did have an ectopic pregnancy at age 43. Other than that, I have had no “female” issues. I was getting a CT scan for my spleen area, ...

Iliac vein thrombosis occurs when a blood clot prevents blood from moving through your iliac vein. This blockage may cause pain in your legs and pelvis. According to the Centers for Disease Control ...

SALT LAKE CITY (March 25, 2024)—The Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) Foundation, The VIVA Foundation and Penumbra, Inc., today announced the launch of the EMBOLIZE trial, a first-of-its-kind ...

THESE PATIENTS FOR ANOTHER FIVE YEARS. IN TODAY’S WOMAN’S DOCTOR, WOMEN AND DEEP VEIN FROM BOASTERS -- THROMBOSIS DEEP INSIDE A VEIN OR PELVIS. IT CAN DAMAGE THE TISSUE AROUND IT OR IF THE CLOT MOVES ...

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.

Period pains are uncomfortable and the cramps can be unbearable, but what if it's something more? You may want to ask your doctor about pelvic congestion syndrome during your next visit. "I felt like ...

This is particularly true when it comes to pelvic congestion syndrome. Pelvic congestion syndrome (PCS) is a condition caused by varicose veins hidden in the lower abdomen and pelvic. As Professor ...

Vulvar varicosities are varicose veins that have become enlarged, swollen, or twisted on the outer side of your vulva. They show up on the labia minora and labia majora. In most cases, they occur ...

Each month, Clinical Advisor makes one new clinical feature available ahead of print. Don’t forget to take the poll. The results will be published in the next month’s issue. Pelvic congestion syndrome ...

Rep. Lauren Boebert was diagnosed with a vein-narrowing condition called May-Thurner syndrome after developing a blood clot. (Getty Images) Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert’s campaign announced on Tuesday ...