Relief for Chronic Pelvic Pain
Medical Vein Clinic is now offering minimally invasive outpatient, leading-edge procedure for chronic pelvic pain. Pelvic Venous Disorder is one of the common causes of chronic pelvic pain, which can be treated with a minimally invasive, catheter procedure to stent or embolize (“plug”) the problem pelvic vein that causes these symptoms.
What is Pelvic Venous Disorder?
Pelvic Venous Disorder happens when ovarian and pelvic veins get dilated (congested) and form painful pelvic varicose veins. This condition can cause chronic pelvic pain in nearly a third of women during their lifetime, most commonly occurring between 20 and 50 years of age. After treatments, up to 85% of women find relief from symptoms within two weeks.
Pelvic symptoms may include:
Worse pain when walking or standing, or as day progresses
Dull, aching pain or heaviness, occasionally sharp pains
Pain worsening with menstrual cycles
Pain during or after sexual intercourse
Bulging vulvar, vaginal, or upper thigh veins
Bladder and urinary tract symptoms
Irritable bowel (recurrent abdominal pain and diarrhea with intermittent constipation)
POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome)
Headaches
Non-typical lower back pain
How long does this procedure take?
The procedure normally takes about one hour. We use IV conscious sedation (you’ll be relaxed, but awake) during the procedure. Because of the type of anesthesia used, you will need someone to drive you home and stay with you that day. You will be able to begin resuming normal activity the following day.
Does health insurance cover treatments?
Yes, most insurances cover treatment. It is imperative that you are seen by an expert physician as each case of Pelvic Vein Disorder is individualized to the person and must be managed in a customized manner. Most workups involve a detailed history, self-reporting of symptoms and very specific imaging such as ultrasound, MRI and CT. This workup allows us to create a plan tailored to get you the best results.
Let our expertise help you.
Treatment procedures for Pelvic Venous Disorder at Medical Vein Clinic are performed by Thomas J. Gianis II, MD, FACS, FSVS, DABVLM, RPVI, RVT. He is focused on helping patients find relief from this debilitating and often overlooked condition.
Over the years, Dr. Gianis has worked with hundreds of patients with arterial and vascular problems. His training and expertise have given them relief from pain, and the ability to be more active and enjoy a greater quality of life.
At Medical Vein Clinic, Your Legs Are in Good Hands
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