What is pelvic congestion syndrome?
Pelvic congestion syndrome is associated with varicose veins in the pelvis (lower abdomen and groin). The syndrome is associated with constant dull pelvic pain, pressure and heaviness.
How do members experience pelvic congestion syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with pelvic congestion syndrome*
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Pain
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Abdominal cramps
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Anxious mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for pelvic congestion syndrome*
Who has pelvic congestion syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 7 | |
| 30s | 35 | |
| 40s | 38 | |
| 50s | 23 | |
| 60s | 8 | |
| 70+ | 2 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 2 | |
| Female | 109 |