a new effective method in the treatment of severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome

A new effective method in the treatment of severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome

BACKGROUND Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is a recognized complication of ovulation induction, occurring in 1-10% of IVF and embryo transfer cycles. While mild OHSS is of no clinical relevance, severe OHSS is a life threatening complication. However, the efficacy of prevalent treatments appeared to be limited. We developed a continuous autotransfusion system with an ultrafiltration in...

Nephrotic Sydrome Developing in Severe Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome

Treatment of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome: new insights.

Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome is the most serious iatrogenic complication resulting from ovarian stimulation. Currently there is no clear evidence of absolute efficacy for most of standard preventive and curative methods. Recent studies indicate that human chorionic gonadotropin increases vascular endothelial growth factor, vascular endothelial cadherin and vascular permeability via endothe...

[Severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome: a case report].

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Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome: are preventive measures effective?

Infertility treatment has been changed dramatically over the last decades with the introduction of the new assisted reproduction techniques (ART). Ovarian stimulation, either to induce ovulation in the management of anovulatory infertility or for controlled ovarian hyperstimulation in the course of in vitrofertilization, is a main part of the various ART. Nevertheless, ovarian stimulation entai...

I-34: New Management Options for Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome

Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS) is a rare complication of super ovulation and in vitro fertilization (IVF). Although our understanding of its pathophysiology is incomplete, induction of development of multiple follicles, perturbation of the renin angiotensin system and exposure to luteinizing hormone (LH) or human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) are essential contributing factors to its d...