Ovarian vein syndrome

Ovarian Vein Syndrome

Ovarian vein syndrome (pronunciation: oh-vair-ee-an vayn sin-drohm) is a rare but potentially serious medical condition that primarily affects women.

Etymology

The term "Ovarian vein syndrome" is derived from the words "ovarian", referring to the ovaries, and "vein", a type of blood vessel, and "syndrome", a term used to describe a group of symptoms that consistently occur together.

Definition

Ovarian vein syndrome is a condition characterized by the presence of dilated ovarian veins, which can cause chronic abdominal pain, pelvic pain, and urinary symptoms. It is often associated with pelvic congestion syndrome and can occur as a result of pregnancy, hysterectomy, or pelvic inflammatory disease.

Symptoms

The most common symptom of ovarian vein syndrome is chronic pelvic pain, which can be severe and is often worse during menstruation. Other symptoms may include lower back pain, urinary frequency, and pain during sexual intercourse.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of ovarian vein syndrome is typically made through imaging studies such as ultrasound, computed tomography (CT) scan, or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). A venogram may also be performed to visualize the veins in the pelvis.

Treatment

Treatment for ovarian vein syndrome may include pain management, hormone therapy, or surgical procedures such as ovarian vein embolization or hysterectomy.

Related Terms

• Ovary
• Vein
• Syndrome
• Pelvic congestion syndrome
• Pelvic inflammatory disease
• Hysterectomy
• Pregnancy
• Abdominal pain
• Pelvic pain
• Urinary symptoms
• Ultrasound
• Computed tomography (CT) scan
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
• Venogram
• Pain management
• Hormone therapy
• Ovarian vein embolization

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Ovarian vein syndrome
• Wikipedia's article - Ovarian vein syndrome

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