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