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12498425

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
6
pubmed:dateCreated
2002-12-24
pubmed:abstractText
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is a rare iatrogenic complication of ovarian stimulation occurring during the luteal phase or during early pregnancy. Fortunately, the reported prevalence of the severe form of OHSS is small, ranging from 0.5 to 5%. Nevertheless, as this is an iatrogenic complication of a non-vital treatment with a potentially fatal outcome, the syndrome remains a serious problem for specialists dealing with infertility. The aim of this literature review was to determine whether it is possible to identify patients at risk, and which preventive method should be applied when an exaggerated ovarian response occurs. Data pertaining to the epidemiology and prevention of OHSS in women were searched using Medline, Current Contents and PubMed, and are summarized. Preventive strategies attempt either to limit the dose or concentration of hCG or to find a way to induce luteolysis without inducing a detrimental effect on endometrial and oocyte quality. The following particular preventive strategies were reviewed: cancelling the cycle; coasting; early unilateral ovarian follicular aspiration (EUFA); modifying the methods of ovulation triggering; administration of glucocorticoids, macromolecules and progesterone; cryopreservation of all embryos; and electrocautery or laser vaporization of one or both ovaries.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
1355-4786
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
8
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
559-77
pubmed:dateRevised
2007-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:articleTitle
Epidemiology and prevention of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS): a review.
pubmed:affiliation
IVF Centre, Department of Obstetrics-Gynaecology, University Hospital St Pierre (Free University of Brussels ULB), Belgium. annickdelvigne@swing.be
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Review