Encyclopedia: Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome is a complication from some forms of fertility medication. Most cases are mild, but a small proportion is severe. Symptoms are set into three categories: mild, moderate, and severe. Mild symptoms include abdominal bloating and feeling of fullness, nausea, diarrhea, and slight weight gain. Moderate symptoms include excessive weight gain , increased abdominal girth, vomiting, diarrhea, darker urine and less in amount, excessive thirst, and skin and/or...
Question and Answer
My wife is undergoing IVF and she developed OHSS 1 day after the embryo transfer....
The good news is that she can still get pregnant. In fact, pregnancy can set off OHSS in some cases. I suggest you read the article - it...
Asked by sleungmd - 3 months ago
its been 5 years ago when i got pregnant
Most people only get OHSS as a side-effect of some sort of fertility drugs, like Gonal-F or Follistim. Are you on these type of medications? If so, your...
Asked by beatrice v - 24 months ago
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