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Professor Mark Whiteley
Mark Whiteley
What is Pelvic Congestion Syndrome?
Professor Mark Whiteley defines Pelvic Congestion Syndrome as varicose veins in the pelvis, usually due to the valves not working, or rarely, due to blocked veins causing veins to swell.
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Pelvic congestion syndrome can be thought of as varicose veins in the pelvis and it's usually due to the valves not working, causing varicose veins in the pelvis. Or sometimes, very rarely, less than 1% is due to blocked veins causing veins to swell.