Update on Pelvic Congestion Syndrome

Update on Pelvic Congestion Syndrome

Introduction to Pelvic Congestion Syndrome: Pelvic congestion syndrome (PCS) is characterized by chronic pelvic discomfort exacerbated by prolonged standing and coitus in women who have periovarian varicosities on imaging studies. The etiology of PCS is unclear and...
OHIP Guidelines for Vein Treatments

OHIP Guidelines for Vein Treatments

OHIP Guidelines for Vein Treatments: Are you familiar with the new OHIP (Ontario Health Insurance Plan) regulations on surgical services (ligation/stripping) for the treatment of varicose veins involving the long saphenous and/or short saphenous vein(s)? As of April...
Teenagers and Varicose Veins

Teenagers and Varicose Veins

Those unsightly, knotted veins that appear on the surface of the skin are called varicose veins. They occur when the vein walls weaken, causing blood to pool because it is no longer flowing with consistent pressure toward the heart. These usually appear in the legs...