Could It Be a Pelvic Venous Disorder?
If you live with ongoing pelvic or lower abdominal pain, discomfort during or after intimacy, visible varicose veins around the legs or vulva, or symptoms that became worse after pregnancy or IVF — pelvic vein problems could be part of the picture.
PeVD Self-Assessment Quiz
What Are Pelvic Venous Disorders?
Pelvic Venous Disorders occur when veins in the pelvis widen and struggle to drain properly — allowing blood to pool and pressure to build, much like varicose veins in the legs. The result can be a dull, dragging pelvic pain that worsens through the day, after intimacy, or around a period.
PeVD is a recognised but frequently missed cause of chronic pelvic pain. Many patients spend years cycling through gynaecological procedures, hormone treatments and pain management before the veins are ever considered.
