Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome

Question 1

what is it a complication of?

Answer 1

complication seen in some forms of infertility treatment

1/3 women with IVF

Question 2

what high levels does OHS result in?

Answer 2

oestrogens and progesterone but also vasoactive substances such as vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)

Question 3

what does VEGF result in?

Answer 3

increased membrane permeability and loss of fluid from the intravascular compartment

Question 4

what does VEGF result in?

Answer 4

increased membrane permeability and loss of fluid from the intravascular compartment

Question 5

Critical symptoms

Answer 5

• As for severe
• Thromboembolism
• Acute respiratory distress syndrome
• Anuria
• Tense ascites

Question 6

severe symptoms

Answer 6

As for moderate
• Clinical evidence of ascites
• Oliguria
• Haematocrit > 45%
• Hypoproteinaemia

Question 7

moderate

Answer 7

• As for mild
• Nausea and vomiting
• Ultrasound evidence of ascites

Question 8

mild

Answer 8

Abdominal pain
• Abdominal bloating

Question 9

mild

Answer 9

Abdominal pain
• Abdominal bloating