Women’s Venous Disease & Pelvic Congestion Syndrome

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Women commonly experience symptoms of venous disease for years before seeking evaluation. Symptoms such as swelling, pelvic pressure, aching legs, and visible veins are often dismissed as normal.

Hormonal changes, pregnancy, and increased pelvic pressure may weaken vein walls and valves over time.

Women are more likely to develop:

 

Woman being evaluated by doctor for venous leg disease

 

Common symptoms include:

  • Leg heaviness
  • Swelling
  • Aching legs
  • Pelvic pressure
  • Pain after standing
  • Visible veins
  • Fatigue

Pelvic congestion syndrome occurs when pelvic veins enlarge and blood pools due to poor circulation.

 

Woman lying down holding abdomen with pelvic congestion syndrome

 

At VIC, advanced imaging helps identify venous reflux and pelvic circulation disorders. Treatment options are minimally invasive and may include embolization procedures, venous stenting, vein ablation, and compression therapy.

Patients often report improved comfort, mobility, energy levels, and confidence after treatment.

Patients throughout the Southeast travel to VIC for advanced women’s vascular care.

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