A unique case of massive ascites before ovulation associated with gonadotropin therapy.
OBJECTIVE
To describe a unique case of massive ascites associated with gonadotropin therapy.


METHODS
Case report.


METHODS
Patient in a hospital-based private IVF center.


METHODS
Ovulation induction with gonadotropins for subsequent IVF.


RESULTS
Ovulation induction with gonadotropins resulted in the accumulation, before ovulation, of 1,200 and 2,000 mL of peritoneal fluid in two consecutive cycles. The stimulation yielded four and six oocytes, respectively.


CONCLUSIONS
Gonadotropin therapy can result in ascites before ovulation without an exaggerated ovarian response and without interfering with follicular development.
Akman
M A
MA
Greater Baltimore Medical Center Fertility Center, Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Maryland, USA.
Garcia
J E
JE
Katz
E
E
D000328:Adult; D001201:Ascites / Q000139:chemically induced*; D001202:Ascitic Fluid / Q000378:metabolism; D005260:Female; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro; D006062:Gonadotropins / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D009865:Oocytes; D010060:Ovulation; D010062:Ovulation Induction; D013048:Specimen Handling
D006062:Gonadotropins