Abstract

Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome is an iatrogenic complication of assisted reproductive technology and is characterised by cystic ovarian hypertrophy and fluid displacement from the intravascular space to a third space due to increased capillary permeability and ovarian neoangiogenesis. The mortality rate is not zero and is mainly related to the occurrence of thromboembolic accidents with the particularity of affecting both venous and arterial territories. Severe forms may require prolonged hospitalization in intensive care and the curative treatment is purely symptomatic.

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