women s health issues
Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
Symptoms of Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
In women with pelvic congestion syndrome, pelvic pain often develops after a pregnancy. The pain tends to worsen with each pregnancy. Typically, the pain is a dull ache, but it may be sharp or throbbing. It is worse at the end of the day (after women have been sitting or standing a long time) and is relieved by lying down. The pain is also worse during or after sexual intercourse. It is often accompanied by low back pain, aches in the legs, and abnormal vaginal bleeding. The pain tends to occur only on one side. 