Spontaneous ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome - understanding the dilemma

Gynecol Endocrinol. 2015;31(8):587-9. doi: 10.3109/09513590.2015.1037268. Epub 2015 Jul 20.

Abstract

Ovarian hyper-stimulation syndrome (OHSS) is an uncommon identity due to variable number of causes, gestation and gestational disease being more common than thyroiditis and other causes. The role of radiology and biochemical markers are of utmost importance in not only diagnosing spontaneous ovarian hyper-stimulation syndrome (sOHSS) but also ruling out other cystic ovarian diseases and to determine the underlying aetiology and course of the disease. Understanding its pathophysiology and genetics holds the key to unravel the mysteries of this condition.

Keywords: Gonadotropin; ovarian hyper stimulation syndrome; spontaneous.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease
  • Humans
  • Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome / etiology*
  • Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome / genetics
  • Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome / physiopathology