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Pelvic Congestion Syndrome

What is Pelvic Congestion Syndrome (PCS)?

A cause of chronic pelvic pain

In 75% of women, no definite cause for symptoms is found

This syndrome was first described in 1857 

It is associated with dilation of the pelvic veins, specifically the ovarian veins

Ligation (blockage) of the veins has been shown to reduce pain

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