Spontaneous ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome associated with hypothyroidism

S Rotmensch; A Scommegna

doi:10.1016/0002-9378(89)90196-8

Spontaneous ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome associated with hypothyroidism

Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1989 May;160(5 Pt 1):1220-2. doi: 10.1016/0002-9378(89)90196-8.

Authors

S Rotmensch¹, A Scommegna

Affiliation

¹ Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center, University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine, IL 60616.

PMID: 2729396
DOI: 10.1016/0002-9378(89)90196-8

Abstract

A causal link between hypothyroidism and spontaneously occurring ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome is suggested by analysis of data from a patient with myxedema and review of data from animal research.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Acute Disease
Adult
Female
Humans
Hypothyroidism / complications*
Hypothyroidism / diagnosis
Hypothyroidism / pathology
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / diagnosis
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / etiology*
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / pathology
Pregnancy