Treatment for Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
There are several treatment options for pelvic congestion syndrome. Hormonal medications, prescribed by your gynecologist, can reduce blood flow and congestion of the varicose veins. If these are ineffective, then minimally invasive therapies may be considered such as nonsurgical embolization (intentional plugging) of the varicose veins. This is an outpatient procedure, in which an Interventional Radiologist inserts a small catheter (plastic tube) into a central vein in the upper arm, shoulder, or thigh and guides it to the problem area using X-ray guidance. No incisions or stitches are required and there is no sensation inside while this is happening. Intravenous medications are all that is required for comfort and relaxation.

The varicose veins are permanently sealed off from the inside. Patients typically return to work and light activities the following day, and to full activities in a week.