Diagnosis and treatment of chronic pelvic pain related to pelvic congestion syndrome in women
WANG Dong-ying
XU Tian-min
Abstract：Pelvic congestion syndrome(PCS)is a significant cause of chronic pelvic pain(CPP)in women,characterized by persistent or cyclic pelvic pain resulting from pelvic venous valve insufficiency and venous dilation.This article summarizes the etiology and pathogenesis of PCS-related CPP,focusing on its clinical manifestations,diagnostic methods,and differential diagnosis,and including the role of imaging examination and venography in establishing a definitive diagnosis.Additionally,the article summarizes various treatment strategies for PCS,diccussing in detail the conservative management,interventional approaches,and the indications and efficacy of surgical treatment.Furthermore,the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration in managing PCS is emphasized.Diagnostic and therapeutic challenges and directions for future research are also expolored.By deepening the understanding of the role of PCS in CPP and optimizing the diagnostic and therapeutic regimens,more precise and individualized treatments can be provided to improve patients' quality of life.
Keywords：pelvic congestion syndromechronic pelvic painmultidisciplinary collaborationvenous embolizationimaging diagnosis
Publication Date：2025-08-02
Online Publishing Date：2025-09-30(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：5( 802-806 )