Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome: Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, Prevention and Management

Abstract

Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS) can occur in women undergoing in vitro fertilization, after having follicle stimulation hormone (FSH) injections to stimulate egg growth and maturation. This book reviews the important classification, epidemiology, pathophysiology, complications and prediction, prevention and treatment options for this pathology. Classification of Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome -- Epidemiology of Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome -- Pathophysiology of Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome -- Genetics of Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome -- Complications of Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome -- Prediction of Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome -- Prevention of Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome -- Treatment of Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.