Hanım Güler ŞAHİN, Recep YILDIZHAN, Sena SAYAN, Barış BOZA, Harun Egemen TOLUNAY, Numan ÇİM

Recurrent spontaneous OHSS in a 10 week pregnant: A case report

Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) most often occurs in the context of assisted conception like in-vitro fertilization (IVF). OHSS can be a reason of acute abdomen. USG is very important in the diagnosis of OHSS. Severe complications can be seen in OHSS. Incidence of OHSS is increasing in recent years, so this situation should be kept in mind and the early diagnosis of OHSS is very important.

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