High responders to IVF meds are at risk of developing Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS), which can expand to other body parts.
So, in order to prevent these complications from becoming worse, the only option would be to cancel the cycle if more than 15 oocytes are retrieved. Two options are possible:
Read the full article on: Why do in vitro fertilization cycles sometimes get cancelled? ( 42).
By Alicia Francos Pérez M.D., M.Sc. (gynecologist), Guillermo Quea Campos M.D. (gynecologist), María Ortega Ortega B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Mark P. Trolice M.D., F.A.C.O.G., F.A.C.S., F.A.C.E. (reproductive endocrinologist), Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Michelle Lorraine Embleton B.Sc. Ph.D. (biochemist).
Last Update: 10/29/2018