Background: Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome is usually an iatrogenic and potentially life-threatening disease. It develops following ovulation induction and use of in vitro fertilization techniques. Case summary: A 32-year-old primigravida Ethiopian woman presented at 15 weeks gestation with a history of progressive bilateral leg swelling and abdominal pain of 2 weeks duration. She had triplet pregnancy and conceived through in vitro fertilization. She was managed in intensive care unit. Conclusion: Patients with multiple pregnancy following in vitro fertilization conception can have ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome as late as 15 weeks gestation. Hence, frequent follow-up should be continued to detect early signs of OHSS to avoid further complications and need of intensive care unit care.
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Fessehaye, A., & Gudu, W. (2021). A rare presentation of endogenous human chorionic gonadotrophin associated severe ovarian hyperstimulation in the second trimester: a case report. Journal of Medical Case Reports, 15(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-021-02936-w
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