Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome
Subtitle: Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, Prevention and Management
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: May 8, 2006
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 244
ISBN-13: 9780521857987
Subjects: Gynaecology & obstetrics; Medical / Nursing; Gynecology & Obstetrics; Medical; Reproductive Medicine & Technology; Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome; Medical / Reproductive Medicine & Technology; Epidemiology; Complications; Diseases; Human reproductive technology; Ovaries
First sentence: Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is characterized by bilateral, multiple follicular and thecal lutein ovarian cysts (Figure 1.1) and an acute shift in body fluid distribution resulting in ascites (Figure 1.2).