Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome

Experience with ovulation induction treatment and understanding of the physiopahtology of ovarian hyperstimulaiton syndrome (OHS), the risk factors and the clinical characteristics are of key importance for preventing and managing OHS. Light manifestations of OHS are fairly common, occurring in up to a third of the cycles with superovulation induced by exogenous gonadotropins. A worsening of the symptoms of OHS call still normally be managed in out-patient form, but frequent monitoring and evaluation are essential. Serious disease resulting front OHS is much less common, but Call involve risk to life. Hospitalisation might be necessary in some cases.