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GlossaryOvarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome

medical condition from fertility treatments causing swollen, painful ovaries

Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS) is a medical condition that can occur in women undergoing fertility treatments, particularly those involving injectable hormone medications to stimulate egg production. It is characterized by swollen, painful ovaries and can lead to symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, and, in severe cases, fluid accumulation in the abdomen and chest, blood clots, and kidney failure.

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research Risk of Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome in Infertile Patients With PCOS Treated by HP HMG

December 2022 in “Archives of Clinical Trials”

Treating PCOS patients with HP HMG significantly raises the risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, needing careful dose management.

research Infertility in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Focus on Low-Dose Gonadotropin Treatment

74 citations , January 2006 in “Endocrine journal”

Low-dose gonadotropin treatment is effective for infertility in women with PCOS, leading to high ovulation rates and comparable pregnancy rates with fewer complications.

research The Utility of Metformin Therapy in Reproductive-Aged Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

18 citations , March 2014 in “Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology”

Metformin helps regulate menstrual cycles, induce ovulation, and improve pregnancy outcomes in women with PCOS.

research Reconsideration of Guidelines for Metformin Use in Ovulation Induction for PCOS by ESHRE and ASRM

11 citations , April 2013 in “Hormones”

New information suggests that metformin might help more women with PCOS and infertility, not just those with glucose issues.

research Assisted Reproductive Outcomes in Women with Different Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Phenotypes

2 citations , November 2018 in “International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics”

Women with different PCOS types have similar fertility treatment results.

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