OHSS-free IVF practice: Dream or reality
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چکیده
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is a serious and potentially life-threatening complication of controlled ovarian stimulation (COS). OHSS is an iatrogenic complication of ovulation induction, which may cause serious impact on patient’s health. OHSS is the most feared complication of IVF-related ovarian stimulation, which in its severe form leads to hospitalization and in the worst case scenario fatal complications (1).
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