Many women suffer in silence, struggling with groin pain, which is often ignored or misdiagnosed. Here are some of the causes of a condition called pelvic congestion syndrome and some information on how it’s being reversed.
Mindy Dileo’s pain affected every aspect of her life, especially her relationship with her husband, Pete. “Any time that I was intimate with my husband, the pain would increase after every time. And it just got to a point where the pain was unbearable,” she explained.
Mindy had pelvic congestion syndrome, typically caused by genetics or childbirth. Lack of ovarian circulation causes blood-engulfed veins on top of the thighs or in the groin.
Dr. David Greuner says this often goes unaddressed, since many women consider the discomfort normal. He said, “In women over 35, you’re looking at almost 50 percent of the population. In women that have multiple pregnancies, you’re looking at probably 80 percent of the population.”
To treat the condition, the vascular surgeon inserts a catheter into the thigh or groin, targeting non-functional veins using a sealing solution. Blood pooling stops, returning veins to normal size.
Mindy said it’s been more than three months and she’s had no further pain.
Pelvic congestion pain is relieved under local anesthesia. The procedure is covered by insurance.