Severe ovarian hyperstimulation after follicular aspiration
Van der Merwe, J.P.; Michell, W.L.; Kruger, T.F.
South African Medical Journal 73(7): 426-427
1988
ISSN/ISBN: 0256-9574 PMID: 3128879 Document Number: 308114
In order to maximise the chances of pregnancy, most successful in vitro fertilisation programmes use a combination of ovulation induction agents. This treatment can lead to the hyperstimulation syndrome. Aspiration of the follicles is believed to avoid this syndrome. Despite this approach, hyperstimulation syndrome may still develop. The clinical picture and treatment of a patient with severe hyperstimulation is discussed.