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Many women suffer from abdominal and pelvic pain for years, with little knowledge about the source of the pain and few effective treatments.  Fortunately, we know more about the causes of pelvic pain than ever before, including the existence of a condition called pelvic congestion syndrome, also known as ovarian vein reflux.  This condition occurs […]

For many women, chronic pelvic pain goes undiagnosed and untreated. Surprisingly, however, a large percentage of pelvic pain can be attributed to issues with the pelvic veins. When pelvic pain is attributed to the pelvic veins, it is known as pelvic congestion syndrome.  Pelvic Congestion Syndrome is thought to be responsible for pelvic pain in […]

Uterine fibroids (also known as leiomyomas) are benign growths in the uterus that commonly affect women of childbearing age. Although the majority of fibroids are non-cancerous, they can grow large enough to cause serious issues like severe pelvic pain, heavy bleeding, bloating, urinary and bowel issues and even fertility problems.  Traditionally, the most common treatment […]

Known to develop in the uterine walls or inside the uterus, uterine fibroids are growths or tumors that, according to the UCSF Medical Center, can affect as much as 50 percent of women. But it’s important to note that this medical condition does not disappear along with the reproductive years. In fact, women sometimes have […]

Up to 50 percent of American women may be affected by varicose veins at some point in their lives, according to the American College of Phlebology. Considering that varicose veins are a potential side effect of pregnancy, it’s no wonder many pregnant women commonly experience this medical issue. However, if you already have varicose veins, […]