Pelvic vein congestion isn’t just about pelvic pain—it can affect your whole body. Conditions like May-Thurner or Nutcracker Syndrome happen when veins deep in the pelvis get compressed. That compression leads to blood backing up or pooling in the lower body, especially around the pelvis and abdomen. This can cause: • Pelvic pressure or aching (especially when standing) • Back pain • Fullness or heaviness in the lower belly • Pain with periods or sex But here’s what’s often missed: For people wi