Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
Current as of: February 11, 2020
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Femi Olatunbosun MB, FRCSC - Obstetrics and Gynecology
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndromeOvarian hyperstimulation syndrome is the overstimulation of the ovaries that may occur as a result of in vitro fertilization (IVF). IVF is a type of infertility treatment that uses multiple eggs at one time to raise the chances of producing embryos that are good candidates for implantation. Before IVF, a woman uses medicine or hormones to stimulate multiple egg production (superovulation). The eggs are then collected for laboratory use. In a small number of IVF cycles, superovulation overstimulates the ovaries. This problem is called ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. Doctors watch closely for signs of ovarian hyperstimulation during superovulation. When this condition occurs, the medicine is stopped. Any procedure, such as egg collection, planned for that particular cycle is postponed until all symptoms are gone, usually in 2 to 4 weeks. Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome can be mild, moderate, or severe:
Current as of: February 11, 2020 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Femi Olatunbosun MB, FRCSC - Obstetrics and Gynecology |
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