Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome and complications of ART.

Veerle Vloeberghs, Karen Peeraer, Anne Pexsters, Thomas D'Hooghe

Journal: Best practice & research. Clinical obstetrics & gynaecology 2010;23(5):691-709

PMID: 19632900

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Abstract

This article reviews serious clinical complications related to assisted reproductive technology (ART) procedures (ovarian stimulation and oocyte aspiration), including ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), bleeding and infection. These complications are rare, but can be severe and even life-threatening. It is important that general practitioners and gynaecologists are aware of these complications, because they will often be the first to be contacted by patients. Similarly, patients should be counselled before starting ART procedures that iatrogenic complications can be associated with ovarian stimulation and/or oocyte aspiration.

Address: Leuven University Fertility Center, Department Obstetrics and Gynecology, UZ Gasthuisberg, Herestraat 49, 3000 Leuven, Belgium. [email protected]

DOI: 10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2009.02.006

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MeSH Terms: Adnexal Diseases, Ambulatory Care, Anticoagulants, Critical Care, Cryopreservation, Electrolytes, Female, Fluid Therapy, Hemorrhage, Hospitalization, Humans, Mutation, Oocyte Retrieval, Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Receptors, FSH, Renin-Angiotensin System, Reproductive Techniques, Assisted, Risk Factors, Thromboembolism, Torsion Abnormality, Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A, Vasodilation