Combined bilateral ectopic and intrauterine pregnancy following ovulation induction with the low-dose step-up protocol in a patient with polycystic ovary syndrome

Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2000 Jul;264(1):37-8. doi: 10.1007/pl00007483.

Abstract

A woman with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) developed bilateral tubal and an intrauterine pregnancy following ovulation induction with urinary FSH using the low-dose step-up protocol. After a spontaneous miscarriage she was treated by laparoscopic left salpingectomy and right linear salpingotomy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abortion, Spontaneous
  • Adult
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
  • Drug Administration Schedule
  • Female
  • Follicle Stimulating Hormone / administration & dosage
  • Follicle Stimulating Hormone / therapeutic use
  • Follicle Stimulating Hormone / urine
  • Humans
  • Ovulation Induction / methods*
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
  • Pregnancy*
  • Pregnancy, Ectopic / etiology*
  • Pregnancy, Ectopic / surgery
  • Salpingostomy

Substances

  • Follicle Stimulating Hormone