Current management of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome

Smruta Shanbhag; Siladitya Bhattacharya

Current management of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome

Hosp Med. 2002 Sep;63(9):528-32.

Authors

Smruta Shanbhag¹, Siladitya Bhattacharya

Affiliation

¹ Reproduction Unit, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen.

PMID: 12357854

Abstract

Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome is an iatrogenic and usually self-limiting condition which can occasionally be life threatening. This article reviews methods of prevention and management of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review

MeSH terms

Analgesia / methods
Cryopreservation / methods
Embryo Transfer
Female
Fluid Therapy / methods
Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone / administration & dosage
Humans
Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome / etiology
Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome / prevention & control
Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome / therapy*
Thromboembolism / prevention & control

Substances

Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone