| Guideline No. |
GRADE of recommendation |
Level of evidence |
| 14.1 |
1 |
C |
| We recommend noninvasive imaging with transabdominal and/or transvaginal ultrasonography, computed tomography or magnetic resonance venography in selected patients with symptoms of pelvic congestion syndrome or symptomatic varices in the distribution of the pubis, labia, perineum, or buttocks. |
| Guideline No. |
GRADE of recommendation |
Level of evidence |
| 14.2 |
1 |
C |
| We recommend retrograde ovarian and internal iliac venography in patients with pelvic venous disease, confirmed or suspected by noninvasive imaging studies, in whom intervention is planned. |
| Guideline No. |
GRADE of recommendation |
Level of evidence |
| 14.3 |
2 |
B |
| We suggest treatment of pelvic congestion syndrome and pelvic varices with coil embolization, plugs, or transcatheter sclerotherapy, used alone or together. |
| Guideline No. |
GRADE of recommendation |
Level of evidence |
| 14.4 |
2 |
B |
| If less invasive treatment is not available or has failed, we suggest surgical ligation and excision of ovarian veins to treat reflux. |