DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 71-year-old female with no children, but I did have an ectopic pregnancy at age 43. Other than that, I have had no “female” issues. I was getting a CT scan for my spleen area, ...

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork)-- Pelvic pain is one of the most common reasons women go to the gynecologist, but it's often dismissed as cramps, so not much can be done for it. However, as Dr. Max Gomez ...

When the swelling in one Vinton woman's legs became so severe that she could hardly walk, she thought her happy, active life was over. She found relief and mobility again thanks to a quick procedure ...

PELVIC Congestion Syndrome (PCS) is a medical condition instigated by internal varicose veins in the lower abdomen and pelvis, which cannot be seen on the surface. It is caused by pelvic vein reflux, ...

When it comes to menstrual misconceptions, believing that chronic pelvic pain is “just a regular part of being a woman” is a common myth. In fact, believing that persistent pelvic pain is normal is an ...

Chronic pelvic pain is a common reason for gynecologic visits. Affecting 5%-7% of women, chronic pelvic pain is typically centered in the lower abdomen or pelvis and persists for at least 6 months.

Dear Dr. Roach: I’m a 71-year-old woman with no children, but I did have an ectopic pregnancy at age 43. Other than that, I have had no issues. I was getting a CT scan for my spleen area, when it was ...

Chronic pelvic pain is extremely common and accounts for 10 percent to 15 percent of referrals to gynecologists and pain clinics. For many women, the pain is caused by a condition called pelvic ...

CRINKLY varicose veins in the leg are common and yes, not always the prettiest. But how much do you really know about your vein health? According to the British Heart Foundation, by the time we’re an ...

It is caused by pelvic vein reflux, often in the ovarian veins. Most women with PCS experience an uncomfortable chronic pain for long periods of time, often described as a dragging sensation or ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 71-year-old female with no children, but I did have an ectopic pregnancy at age 43. Other than that, I have had no “female” issues. I was getting a CT scan for my spleen area, ...