Recurrent spontaneous ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome associated with polycystic ovary syndrome

Gynecol Endocrinol. 1995 Dec;9(4):313-5. doi: 10.3109/09513599509160465.

Abstract

Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is the most serious potentially life-threatening iatrogenic complication of ovulation induction. Presented here is the first reported case of recurrent severe OHSS which developed spontaneously in a women with polycystic ovary syndrome, diagnosed early in her second pregnancy, and necessitated intensive fluid and colloid therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Colloids / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Fluid Therapy
  • Follicle Stimulating Hormone / blood
  • Humans
  • Luteinizing Hormone / blood
  • Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome / complications*
  • Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome / physiopathology
  • Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome / therapy
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / complications*
  • Pregnancy
  • Recurrence

Substances

  • Colloids
  • Luteinizing Hormone
  • Follicle Stimulating Hormone