Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome

Definition

A complication of ovulation induction in infertility treatment. It is graded by the severity of symptoms which include ovary enlargement, multiple ovarian follicles; ovarian cysts; ascites; and generalized edema. The full-blown syndrome may lead to renal failure, respiratory distress, and even death. Increased capillary permeability is caused by the vasoactive substances, such as vascular endothelial growth factors, secreted by the overly-stimulated ovaries.

Also known as OHSS, ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome — per MONDO

Also identified as

• DOID 5425 per MONDO
• ICD9 256.1 per MONDO
• MESH D016471 per MONDO
• OMIM 608115 per MONDO
• Orphanet 64739 per MONDO
• SCTID 129635004 per MONDO
• UMLS C0085083 per MONDO

Drugs indicated