Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is an iatrogenic physiologic complication of controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH) (most often related to treatment for infertility).
Resu...
Details of stimulation cycle
Medications used
Date of oocyte retrieval and embryo transfer
Sym...
Mild to moderate OHSS: generally managed as outpatient
Oral fluid intake of at least 1 L daily of a balanced electrolyte solution (sports drinks)
Monitor daily weight, abdomina...
Patients who have had OHSS are more at risk for OHSS in the future.
OHSS is a self-limited disease. Management is mainly supportive.
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<bold>FIG. 28.10.</bold>Infertility. A: Mature follicle (between cursors) containing a small protrusion from the posterior wall representing the cumulus oophorus. B: Image taken during follicular aspiration showing echogenic needle tip within deflating mature follicle. C: Classic appearance of ovary seen in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (Â_string of pearls).
<bold>FIG. 28.10.</bold>Infertility. A: Mature follicle (between cursors) containing a small protrusion from the posterior wal...
<bold>FIG. 28.10.</bold>Infertility. A: Mature follicle (between cursors) containing a small protrusion from the posterior wall representing the cumulus oophorus. B: Image taken during follicular aspiration showing echogenic needle tip within deflating mature follicle. C: Classic appearance of ovary seen in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome ("string of pearls").
<bold>Figure 6.67 Polycystic ovarian disease.</bold> Both ovaries are enlarged and contain multiple subcortical follicle cysts.
<bold>FIG. 34.4.</bold>The ovaries in polycystic ovary syndrome shown in a woman with polycystic ovary syndrome at laparotomy. Note the large size of the ovaries, relative to the uterus, with a smooth ovarian capsule without evidence of ovulatory events.
<bold>FIG. 34.4.</bold>The ovaries in polycystic ovary syndrome shown in a woman with polycystic ovary syndrome at laparotomy. ...
<bold>Figure 37.3.</bold> A mechanism for polycystic ovarian syndrome proposed by Yen. LH = luteinizing hormone; LRF = luteinizing-releasing factor.
<bold>Figure 37.3.</bold> A mechanism for polycystic ovarian syndrome proposed by Yen. LH = luteinizing hormone; LRF = luteiniz...
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Labeled
Polycystic disease of the ovary. Cut sections of an ovary show numerous cysts embedded in a sclerotic stroma.