Introduction

Having leg pain, swelling or even heaviness in your pelvic area? You might be experiencing symptoms of a relatively unknown condition known as May-Thurner Syndrome. Defined as the compression of the left iliac vein by the right iliac artery, this malady often goes undetected until more serious complications arise.

May-Thurner Syndrome is a medical condition caused by compression of the left iliac vein due to an enlarged right iliac artery. It can cause severe pain and leg swelling, which can result in long-term blood clots, venous insufficiency, and other serious health complications.

Living with May-Thurner Syndrome can often feel like navigating an uphill battle. This vascular condition, which disrupts blood flow and increases the risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), affects countless individuals worldwide. It also risks potentially life-threatening complications such as heart attack, stroke, and pulmonary embolism.

Pregnancy comes alongside many challenges, both expected and unexpected. Physical changes in your body can sometimes lead to unwanted symptoms that may cause pain and discomfort.

Vulvar varicosity is a rare issue, but it can occur in any pregnancy. Around 4% of women experience vulvar varicosities during their pregnancy, and the effects are sometimes permanent.

In this article, we will look at varicose veins forming near the pelvic region. The Center for Vascular Medicine doesn’t recommend a venogram procedure for most cases. We recommend a procedure for a patient who feels that the pelvic pain is unbearable or debilitating. We recommend those with mild symptoms continue monitoring and see if the symptoms progress. If symptoms progress then further action can be taken with the recommendation of your physician. 

For women with subsequent pregnancy, iliac vein stents demonstrate good peripregnancy and postpregnancy stent patency, according to a study published online in the March 1 issue of the Journal of Vascular Surgery: Venous and Lymphatic Disorders.

Chronic pelvic pain is one of the most common reasons that women visit the gynecologist. At times it may seem like there is no practical solution for pelvic pain, which can be discouraging for many patients that visit pelvic pain doctors. Most people don’t realize that pelvic pain can be a symptom of a vascular condition. When your gynecologist gives no hope for your pain then it is time to visit a vascular specialist near you. 

The Center for Vascular Health

Chronic pelvic pain is a medical condition that many women suffer from. Urinary, reproductive, and gastrointestinal conditions may cause women to have pelvic pain, however, there are other circumstances that may be causing the pain.

Pelvic Congestion Syndrome is caused by varicose veins in the lower abdomen that have poor blood flow. A patient may also suffer from May-Thurner Syndrome that is caused by a compression of the iliac veins.