Development and management of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome in spontaneous singleton pregnancy

Authors

  • Sercan Kantarcı Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5608-060X
  • Yaşam Kemal Akpak Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
  • Betül Öztürk Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
  • Serkan Oral Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Halic University, Istanbul, Turkey
  • Atakan Emre Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
  • Alper İleri Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
  • Adnan Budak Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
  • Gökhan Tosun Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
  • Hamdi İnan Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
  • Mehmet Özeren Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20213867

Keywords:

Spontaneous ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, Ovarian torsion, Pregnancy first trimester complications, Ovarian cysts, Ovulation induction

Abstract

Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is one of the most life-threatening complications of ovulation induction. However, rarely, OHSS can develop spontaneously during pregnancy without induction of ovulation. It has been shown in the literature that some diseases such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), hypothyroidism, and pituitary adenoma may accompany spontaneous OHSS. Spontaneous OHSS should be included in the differential diagnosis in first-trimester pregnancies with nausea, vomiting, and acute abdomen. The focus should be on preventing possible complications and initiating early treatment immediately after diagnosis.

Author Biography

Sercan Kantarcı, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey

Obstetrics and Gynecology

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2021-09-27

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