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Will pelvic congestion syndrome go away when I begin menopause?
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How will pelvic congestion syndrome affect my sex life?
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I am 20 years old and recently married the love of my life (a deployed marine). I also learned that I have pelvic congestion syndrome (PCS). How will this effect my sex life? Is sex just a bad idea with this co...
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Can an ovarian vein embolization cause a woman's period to be irregular?
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About 4 weeks ago I had an ovarian vein embolization (10 coils). I haven't had a period since, which is odd because my menstrual was very regular before. However, I have experienced all of the symptoms, such a...
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I have been diagnosed with pevlic congestion syndrome, should I have an embolization before I get pregnant again?
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I am planning for my 2nd child, but was diagnosed this year with pelvic congestion syndrome. I only get pain after long car/plane rides, or during the first few days of my period. I am VERY sore for those first...
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My radiologist won't treat my pelvic congestion syndrome before pregnancy, is this typical?
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I was diagnosed with pelvic congestion syndrome five years ago. I am most sore during the first few days of my period. During that time, I can't bowel movement without advil, nor can I take car/plan rides. I[m ...
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I'm having surgery for pelvic congestion synodrome, how long after can I begin to have sexual intercourse?
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Is back pain a common symptom of pelvic congestion syndrome?
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I went for a CT scan of my abdomen and pelvis today for a follow-up for a benign mass I had removed last year. The findings came back that symptoms could be associated with pelvic congestion syndrome. I have a ...
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I went for a long bike ride and am now in a lot of pain, can certain types of exercise aggravate PCS?
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I had vein embolization for PCS but still have back pain, why?
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I had a plug used to seal my large ovarian vein to treat my PCS two weeks ago. I have definite relief in my pelvis/abdomen but I continue to have pain in my mid/lower back and tailbone area. It gets worse when...
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I have Pelvic Congestion Syndrome and have never been pregnant. Will having this cause fertility issues and make it difficult to concieve?
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I ask because my fiance' and I have not exactly been trying to become pregnant; however, we haven't been trying to prevent it either. I have a feeling that having PCS might be playing a part in why it's taking ...
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What are the risks associated with pelvic congestion syndrome? Are there things I should avoid? Am I at risk for blood clot?
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I was recently dx with PCS from an ultrasound and very obvious enlarged vessels. While I'm seeking additional testing, what should I avoid? Can I run, bend or lift normally? Is there a risk for blood clot?
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What types of symptoms might a woman expect with PCS during menopause? Are bloating & lower back pain typical?
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My sister has a varicose vein around her uterus. Can she have children? What are the risks?
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She went in yesterday for a procedure on what they thought was endometriosis. They discovered it was a varicose vein around her uterus.
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The pain in buttock cheek after second pelvic vein embolization is much worse 6 weeks out and I can't lie down.
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I had 2 procedures, for both side vein incompetence, but after the second, in which he says he went in quite aggressively with coils around right buttock. It is still so sore 6 weeks in I can't lie down easily ...
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How long until I can fly after pelvic congestion syndrome embolization?
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How long until I can fly after a pelvic congestion syndrome embolization? Also, will I need a report/note from my doctor in case I set off airport security detectors?
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I've been diagnoes with pelvic congestion syndrome. Could this be causing my shortness of breath and fatigue?
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I was just diagnosed with PCS today and I have a cyst on my left ovary. Does PCS have anything to do with the cyst?
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I started to wear thigh compression 20-30mmHg for an AVM that extends from thigh to pelvic area. Vulvar area has become swollen and painful. What now?
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Vein malformation is congenital and has been treated with embolization/sclerotherapy at NYU/St Luke 11 times. At this point, collateral circulation grows within a year of vein treatment. I read of the Velcro-as...
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Can PCS cause an abnormal menstrual cycle?
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My wife had her menstruation about mid-July but this month she's still waiting for her menstruation to come. She's not pregnant. Can PCS cause an abnormal menstrual cycle?
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How long must I wait to exercise after ovarian vein embolization.
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My doctor said three days. I felt good, so I tried Pilates. I felt like broken glass! Is this normal?
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