Beyond vein diameter: pain phenotyping complements updated diagnostic criteria for female pelvic venous disorders

This paper presents a case series derived from clinical practice images and retrospective institutional data to evaluate female pelvic venous disorders. The authors argue that pain phenotyping serves as a necessary complement to updated diagnostic criteria, moving beyond the traditional reliance on vein diameter measurements alone. No specific patient cohort or statistical analysis is reported, as the work is based on imaging observations from the corresponding author's practice without external funding or competing interests. Relevance to endometriosis: listed as one indication for GnRH antagonists, though the paper's main focus is uterine fibroids.

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