Severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome leading to ICU admission

Nephrotic Sydrome Developing in Severe Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome

[Severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome: a case report].

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Spontaneous ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.

Spontaneous forms of the ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (sOHSS) are nearly always reported between 8 and 14 weeks of pregnancy and also with follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) producing pituitary adenoma. The syndrome has been previously reported in rare instances of increased production of human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG) such as multiple pregnancies, hydatiforme mole, polycystic ovary d...

Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.

Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is an iatrogenic complication that is associated with modern techniques for in vitro fertilization. Extensive efforts have been made to understand the pathophysiology and to improve the management of this entity. The severe and life-threatening forms of the ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome are still challenging for critical care physicians. This article...

Does withholding gonadotrophin administration prevent severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome?

Withholding gonadotrophin administration (coasting) may prevent severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS). To ascertain the effectiveness of this protection a cohort of 252 consecutive in-vitro fertilization (IVF) or IVF with intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) cycles was studied. Twenty women with exaggerated response were treated with coasting. Despite coasting, four patients develo...