Pelvic congestion syndrome

This study compares two ways to treat pelvic congestion syndrome, a condition that causes long-term pelvic pain. About 60 women aged 18–50 with moderate to severe pain will receive either foam plus medical glue or foam plus tiny coils to block the faulty vein. Researchers will tr…

This study looks at how often pelvic congestion syndrome (a condition where veins in the pelvis become enlarged and painful) occurs in women who are about to have a standard procedure for leg varicose veins. Researchers want to know if having this pelvic condition affects how muc…

This study watches a single gynecology resident as they learn to perform a hysterectomy through the vagina using a special camera, leaving no belly scars. The goal is to see how quickly the resident improves, measuring surgery time and any complications. Nineteen women with benig…

This study involves 55 women with chronic pelvic pain to develop a questionnaire that captures their full experience. Researchers will interview participants to understand symptoms and impacts, then test the questionnaire for clarity and completeness. The goal is to create a reli…

This study is creating a biobank—a collection of blood samples and health data—to help researchers better understand gynecological disorders, infertility in men and women, and pregnancy-related conditions. Up to 3,000 participants will provide samples at San Raffaele Hospital in …