David Alexander White, Clare Pye, Katie Ridsdale, Munyaradzi Dimairo, Cara Mooney, Jessica Wright, Tracey Anne Young, Ying C Cheong, Andrew Drakeley, Raj Mathur, Alicia O'Cathain, Lauren Desoysa, Anya Sizer, Elizabeth Lumley, Robin Chatters, Mostafa Metwally
INTRODUCTION: Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is the most significant short-term complication of pharmacological ovarian stimulation. Symptoms range from mild abdominal discomfort to rare complications such as renal failure, thromboembolism and respiratory distress syndrome.Currently, clinical practice typically involves monitoring the patient until the condition becomes severe, at which point they are admitted to hospital, where drainage of ascitic fluid (paracentesis) may take place...
January 22, 2024: BMJ Open