Are anthropometric data a tool for determining the severity of OHSS? Yes, it could be!

ABSTRACT:

Background

All management guidelines of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) recommend daily monitoring of women's body weight, waist circumference and note that as indicators increase, the severity OHSS also increases. However, the dynamics of abdominal size and its relationship with markers of OHSS severity have not been highlighted. The purpose of this study is to assess the usefulness of various anthropometric indicators for determining the degree of OHSS severity as well as paracentesis indications.

Methods

Observational study including 76 women complaining with OHSS. Clinical history, physical examination, laboratory tests, and ultrasound measurement of the ovarian volume (OV) and ascites index (AsI) were done in all cases. Intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) was assess

SUBMITTER: Petrenko AP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9092801 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature