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Fertility Preservation in Patients with Severe Ovarian Dysfunction
Published on: March 25, 2021
Severe Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome in the Setting of In Vitro Fertilization Treatment
Hannia Diaz Ayllon1, Oscar L Hernandez1, Talwinder Nagi1
1Internal Medicine, Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Boca Raton, USA.
Abstract:
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is one of the complications of pharmacological ovarian stimulation used in fertility treatments. This syndrome is characterized by increased vascular permeability secondary to stimulation, resulting in a fluid shift from the intravascular space to the third-space compartments. Patients developing OHSS can experience severe complications, including ascites, pleural effusions, and shock. Here, we present a case of OHSS in the setting of recent transvaginal oocyte retrieval, leading to severe ascites, pleural effusion, and hypotension requiring urgent intervention.
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