The purpose of this study is to see if a randomized controlled trial of ovarian vein and pelvic vein embolization versus venography alone could determine outcomes for women with chronic pelvic pain and pelvic varicose veins.
The data gathered will assist in addressing changes in quality of life in patients who have ovarian/pelvic vein embolization versus no embolization.
Pain exacerbated by walking, standing or lifting
Symptoms are at least partially alleviated by lying down
Prolonged post-coital ache
Absence of non-venous origin CPP as determined by Gynecology examination
Female <18 years of age
Pregnancy (positive pregnancy test)
Female subject who plans to become pregnant during study period
Female subject who is actively breastfeeding
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Lead sponsor
Society of Interventional Radiology Foundation
Collaborator
VIVA Physicians
Collaborator
Penumbra Inc.
Collaborator