believes that after IVF egg retrieval, every doctor will repeatedly remind patients to have a high-protein diet. Why? In fact, to prevent ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome!
Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS) is one of the main complications of assisted reproductive technology. It is the human body’s over-reaction to ovulation-stimulating drugs, the development of multiple follicles on both sides of the ovary, the enlarged ovaries, and increased capillary permeability. As a result, a series of complications of clinical symptoms caused by the exudation of a large amount of body fluid and albumin into the third space of the human body. According to the severity of symptoms,
can be divided into three levels: mild, moderate and severe.
Mild OHSS: There are only symptoms such as abdominal distension, abdominal discomfort, malignancy, and vomiting, and the ovaries are enlarged to less than 5 cm.
Moderate OHSS: In addition to symptoms such as abdominal distension, abdominal discomfort, and malignant vomiting, the ovaries have increased to 5-10 cm, and B-ultrasound indicates ascites.
Severe OHSS: Clinical symptoms such as abdominal distension are significantly aggravated, accompanied by large amounts of ascites or pleural fluid, and decreased urine output. The diameter of the ovary is greater than 10cm. Obvious blood concentration, abnormal blood coagulation, abnormal liver and kidney function, etc. appear.
Generally, mild OHSS does not require hospitalization. Just pay attention to the symptoms and severity of your discomfort and eat some high-protein diets, such as lean meat, fish and shrimp, yogurt, etc.; drink plenty of water and pay attention to the frequency and amount of urination. Okay. If the symptoms get worse and the urine output is low, you should see a doctor promptly. Moderate to severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome requires hospitalization.
Which patients are prone to ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome?
1. Young women less than 30 years old have particularly sensitive ovaries and respond strongly to ovulation-stimulating drugs.
2. Slim and thin people have less blood volume and tend to aggravate symptoms.
3, the number of follicles>20; PCOS patients.
4. Those who have the tendency of early ovarian hyperstimulation, if they become pregnant after embryo transfer, the symptoms will be significantly worse, and the course of the disease will be correspondingly prolonged several times.
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome is certainly dangerous, but as long as reasonable prevention, increased vigilance, active treatment, correct treatment, and cooperation with doctors and joint efforts, I believe that most of them can successfully pass this difficult and dangerous period.
