Who should I call to treat pelvic varicose veins?

I called a few vascular surgeon offices and they sounded perplexed by my condition, and said they had no idea who I could call for help with my condition. My gynecologist diagnosed me via ultrasound. Is this called pelvic congestion syndrome? Have you encountered varicose veins in the pelvic region and can you recommend which type of specialist I should consult?

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Advanced Vein & Laser Centre, Ltd.

Published on Sep 06, 2017

Seek out an Interventional Radiologist for your concerns.

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Seek out an Interventional Radiologist for your concerns.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


VeinCare Centers of Tennessee

Published on Jul 03, 2012

Some vascular surgeons and some interventional radiologists treat pelvic congestion syndrome and pelvic varicose veins. Many have little experience with PCS. Be sure that you ask about how much experience they have treating the condition.

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Answered by VeinCare Centers of Tennessee

Some vascular surgeons and some interventional radiologists treat pelvic congestion syndrome and pelvic varicose veins. Many have little experience with PCS. Be sure that you ask about how much experience they have treating the condition.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Austin Vein Specialists

Published on Jul 03, 2012

Pelvic congestion syndrome is typically addressed by a specialist with a particular interest in this condition. It is not that uncommon a condition overall, but is often more difficult to treat than veins located in other parts of the body due to the fact that the veins are deep in the pelvis. Often, the person you would need to treat the condition is either a vein specialist, vascular surgeon, or an interventional radiologist (depending on who in your community has the interest and training to treat it). Each geographic area differs in who they have available to treat such conditions and their level of experience with treating it. I would continue to check with the various vein centers in your community until you can find someone. The other option is to get a referral to a doctor in another medical community or geographic region that has known experience.

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Pelvic congestion syndrome is typically addressed by a specialist with a particular interest in this condition. It is not that uncommon a condition overall, but is often more difficult to treat than veins located in other parts of the body due to the fact that the veins are deep in the pelvis. Often, the person you would need to treat the condition is either a vein specialist, vascular surgeon, or an interventional radiologist (depending on who in your community has the interest and training to treat it). Each geographic area differs in who they have available to treat such conditions and their level of experience with treating it. I would continue to check with the various vein centers in your community until you can find someone. The other option is to get a referral to a doctor in another medical community or geographic region that has known experience.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Intermountain Vein Center

Published on Jun 25, 2012

Interventional Radiologist would by the type of physician to look for. They treat PCS.

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Answered by Intermountain Vein Center

Interventional Radiologist would by the type of physician to look for. They treat PCS.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


The Sheen Vein Institute

Published on Jun 25, 2012

Vein disease is an inherited disorder. What this means is that the disorder can affect any vein from head to toe. Abnormal veins in and around the groin area is not an uncommon finding. Due to the sensitive area that is involved, whether you treat them really depends on whether one is symptomatic from them. Some people experience a lot of pain and discomfort especially during their cycles. We usually treat them by injection which seems to work really well in helping to eliminate the symptoms. Unfortunately, not many physicians do this type of treatment. This is why the vascular surgeons that you consulted really were not sure what to do. Look for a good phlebologist in your area and ask around to see who does this type of work.

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Answered by The Sheen Vein Institute

Vein disease is an inherited disorder. What this means is that the disorder can affect any vein from head to toe. Abnormal veins in and around the groin area is not an uncommon finding. Due to the sensitive area that is involved, whether you treat them really depends on whether one is symptomatic from them. Some people experience a lot of pain and discomfort especially during their cycles. We usually treat them by injection which seems to work really well in helping to eliminate the symptoms. Unfortunately, not many physicians do this type of treatment. This is why the vascular surgeons that you consulted really were not sure what to do. Look for a good phlebologist in your area and ask around to see who does this type of work.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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