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9 lis 2021 · Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome is an exaggerated response to excess hormones. It usually occurs in women taking injectable hormone medications to stimulate the development of eggs in the ovaries. Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) causes the ovaries to swell and become painful.
Zespół hiperstymulacji jajników (ang. ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome) charakteryzuje się: nienaturalnym powiększeniem jajników (nawet do 12 cm), wzmożeniem produkcji pęcherzyków uwalnianych podczas owulacji (20-30 w trakcie jednego cyklu).
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is a medical condition that can occur in some women who take fertility medication to stimulate egg growth, and in other women in sporadic cases. Most cases are mild, but rarely the condition is severe and can lead to serious illness or even death. [1]
OHSS is a potentially serious complication of fertility treatment, particularly of IVF. It can range from mild to severe. Mild OHSS is common and usually gets better with time. More severe cases require specialist care and hospital admission. It is important to make contact with your fertility unit if you develop symptoms of OHSS.
Symptoms begin in the 4–7 days after the hCG trigger and usually resolve with menses. Late-onset OHSS typically begins at least 9 days after the hCG trigger in response to the rising hCG of pregnancy, is more severe, and significantly lengthens the course of OHSS.
However, in most cases OHSS is self-limiting and requires supportive management and monitoring while awaiting resolution. Women with more severe OHSS may require inpatient treatment to manage the symptoms and reduce the risk of further complications.
How should the symptoms of OHSS be relieved? Analgesia and antiemetics may be used in women with OHSS, avoiding nonsteroidal agents and medicines contraindicated in pregnancy.
