Human chorionic gonadotropin induces an increase in expression of vascular endothelial growth factor mRNA in luteinized granulosa cells from patients with severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.

Abstract

Objective: To investigate the relationship among vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) of granulosa-cell origin, human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) and the clinical presentation of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS).