Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome Ovarian hyperstimulation
syndrome is the overstimulation of the ovaries that may occur as
a result of assisted reproductive technology (ART). ART is a
type of infertility treatment that uses multiple eggs at one
time to raise the chances of producing embryos that are good
candidates for fertilization. Before an ART procedure, a woman
uses medicine or hormones to stimulate multiple egg production
(superovulation). The eggs are then collected for laboratory
use. In a small number of ART cycles, superovulation
overstimulates the ovaries. This problem is called ovarian
hyperstimulation syndrome. Doctors watch closely for signs of
ovarian hyperstimulation during superovulation. When this
condition occurs, the medicine is stopped. Any procedure, such
as egg collection, planned for that particular cycle is
postponed until all symptoms are gone, usually in 2 to 4 weeks.
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome can be mild, moderate, or
severe: eMedicineHealth Medical Reference from Healthwi