Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is a situation that can occur in assisted reproduction treatments and is characterized by excessive growth of ovarian follicles, accumulation of fluid in the abdominal and lung cavities and a water imbalance in the body.
If ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome is suspected to occur in a fertility treatment, a medication other than hCG will be administered to trigger ovulation. In addition, if we were facing very serious cases of OHS, the cycle would be cancelled.
Read the full article on: What Is the Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS)? ( 69).
By Blanca Paraíso M.D., Ph.D., M.Sc. (gynecologist), Laura Parra Villar B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologin), Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Rebeca Reus BSc, MSc (embryologist), Rut Gómez de Segura M.D. (gynecologist), Sergio Rogel Cayetano M.D. (gynecologist), Valeria Sotelo M.D., M.Sc. (gynecologist), Romina Packan (invitra staff) and Michelle Lorraine Embleton B.Sc. Ph.D. (biochemist).
Last Update: 04/16/2020