Vericose veins in ovaries? what does that mean and can it cause problems?

Potential Problem: Ovarian varicosities are usually due to increased venous pressure from either stenosis or occlusion of the iliac, hypogastric or pelvic veins. It is often associated with pelvic congestion syndrome. The presence of ovarian varicosities by itself may not be of any concern. However, if there are associated pelvic congestion syndrome symptoms then these varicosities should be evaluated.

Congestion maybe: Ovarian varicose veins can be found in about 9% of the general female population, with more than half of them having Pelvic Congestion Syndrome. However, because ovarian varicose veins can be caused by other pelvic diseases such as endometriosis and pelvic malignancy an evaluation by a gynecologist is mandatory before diagnosis of Pelvic Congestion Syndrome.