Severe ovarian hyperstimulation: a case report and essentials of prevention and management.
A case of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome is presented occurring in a young woman with polycystic ovary-like disease after induction of ovulation with the combined treatment of a luteinizing hormone releasing hormone analog and human menopausal gonadotrophins. Prevention and management based on pathophysiological considerations are reviewed.
Scheele
F
F
Free University Hospital, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Hompes
P G
PG
Bernardus
R E
RE
Schoemaker
J
J
D000328:Adult; D002064:Buserelin / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008596:Menotropins / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016471:Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy; D010062:Ovulation Induction / Q000009:adverse effects; D011085:Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / Q000150:complications
D008596:Menotropins; D002064:Buserelin