Pelvic Embolisation to Reduce Recurrent Varicose Veins - Primary

Inclusion Criteria: * Female gender * Presenting with primary varicose veins in one or both legs with ultrasound --pelvic venous reflux in at least one trunk communicating with the leg varicose veins * Over 18 years old * Able to understand and give consent * Willing to attend for follow ups over five year period Exclusion Criteria: * Pelvic reflux does not communicate with the varicose veins to be treated in the legs * If pelvic venous reflux communicates and contributes to varicose veins in one leg, but not the other, only the leg with a pelvic venous contribution will be entered into the study. * Currently pregnant or plans for pregnancy in the next five years * Under 18 years of age. * Unable to understand or give consent. * Any vascular malformation of the pelvis or legs, apart from that diagnosed as venous reflux disease. * Any medical condition likely to cause death or serious ill health within the next five years. * Any deep venous obstruction or reflux.