Korean J Reprod Med.  2010 Dec;37(4):293-305.

Prediction and Prevention of Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome

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  • 1Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cheil General Hospital and Women's Healthcare Center, Kwandong University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. ikang67@yahoo.co.kr

Abstract

Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is a life-threatening iatrogenic complication of ovulation induction. Before ovarian stimulation, identification of patients vulnerable to developing OHSS is necessary. And ovarian stimulation should be started with low doses of gonadotropin or GnRH antagonist protocol. During monitoring of ovarian stimulation with risk of OHSS, coasting, low doses hCG and GnRH agonist for triggering ovulation are considered. If severe OHSS is predicted, cycle cancellation and cryopreservation of all embryos should be considered to reduce late-onset OHSS and morbidity. And metformin and dopamine agonist for reducing OHSS are being proposed as a prophylactic treatment for OHSS.

Keyword

OHSS; Risk factors; Prevention; Metformin; Dopamine agonist

MeSH Terms

Cryopreservation
Dopamine Agonists
Embryonic Structures
Female
Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone
Gonadotropins
Humans
Metformin
Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome
Ovulation
Ovulation Induction
Risk Factors
Dopamine Agonists
Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone
Gonadotropins
Metformin
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