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Yu Horibe1, Kei Koshimizu1, Saki Minamisawa1
1Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, JPN.
Cureus
|January 16, 2026
Summary
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) can become severe with multiple pregnancies. This case highlights critical OHSS management, including therapeutic uterine evacuation, emphasizing multidisciplinary care for life-threatening conditions.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Endocrinology
- Critical Care Medicine
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Background:
- Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is a serious complication of controlled ovarian stimulation (COS).
- Multiple gestation pregnancies significantly increase the risk and severity of OHSS.
- Severe OHSS can lead to life-threatening conditions such as massive fluid shifts and hemodynamic instability.
Keywords:
controlled ovarian stimulationmultiple pregnancyovarian hyperstimulation syndromepolycystic ovary syndromequintuplets
