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Dictionary of Gynaecology

OHSS

Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. Complication of assisted reproduction techniques, potentially serious and even fatal, characterized by vascular leakage of fluid to a third space, resulting in ascites, pleural and metabolic disorders.
It does not occur if there is no exogenous HCG administration and at the same time it tends to get worse if there is a pregnancy and high endogenous production of HCG.

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