Understanding pelvic congestion syndrome: insights and treatments

<p>In this insightful podcast episode, we sit down with guest Gloria Salazar, a radiologist, to shed light on a common yet often misunderstood condition affecting women: pelvic congestion syndrome (PCS). Join us as we explore the challenges in diagnosing and treating PCS, the symptoms to look out for, and how it differs from other pelvic venous disorders. Gloria shares her expertise on the innovative diagnostic tools and multidisciplinary approaches being used to tackle PCS. We delve into the effectiveness of minimally invasive treatments like embolization and discuss the latest research findings that demonstrate its safety and efficacy. Discover the importance of raising awareness about PCS and empowering women to seek the care they deserve. Join us as we explore the path towards improved understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of pelvic venous disorders.</p> <p><a href= "https://www.med.unc.edu/radiology/directory/gloria-salazar/" target="_blank" rel="follow noopener noreferrer" data-wpel-link= "exclude">Gloria Salazar</a> is a radiologist.</p> <p>She shares her story and discusses her KevinMD article, "<a href="https://www.kevinmd.com/2023/05/breaking-the-silence-on-pelvic-congestion-syndrome-diagnosing-and-treating-chronic-pelvic-pain-with-interventional-radiology.html">Breaking the silence on pelvic congestion syndrome: Diagnosing and treating chronic pelvic pain with interventional radiology</a>."</p> <p><a href="https://nuance.com/daxinaction"><img class= "alignnone wp-image-424286 size-medium" src= "https://www.kevinmd.com/wp-content/uploads/NuanceLogo_Horz_k-2-300x62.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="62" /></a></p> <p><em>The Podcast by KevinMD is brought to you by the <a href= "https://nuance.com/daxinaction">Nuance Dragon Ambient eXperience</a>.</em></p> <p><em>Ambient intelligence augments human capabilities to make our lives easier. The applications are many, especially in health care. Ambient clinical intelligence is offsetting the most pressing challenges in health care today, such as burnout, physic