Ep 103. Pelvic Congestion Syndrome: A Hidden Cause of Pelvic Pain and Pressure
Description
Ever felt pelvic heaviness, pressure, or pain that doctors can’t explain or keep misdiagnosing?
You’re not imagining it, and it might be pelvic congestion syndrome (PCS). It’s one of the most overlooked causes of chronic pelvic pain, especially in people living with bladder symptoms, interstitial cystitis, overactive bladder, endometriosis, or pelvic floor dysfunction.
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Julie Sarton, a pelvic floor physical therapist with over 30 years of experience and founder of Sarton Pelvic Healing.
On this episode, we talk about:
- What pelvic congestion syndrome actually is (and how it’s different from other pelvic conditions)
- The two main causes: vascular reflux and compression
- Overlapping symptoms with IC, OAB, endo, prolapse, and more
- Why PCS gets missed in the diagnostic process—and what to do about it
- How to get an accurate diagnosis (including what kind of specialist to see)
- Treatment options: embolization, pelvic PT, and integrative care
- Real patient stories, misdiagnoses, and what full-body healing really looks like
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