Ovarian hyperstimulation: diagnosis and therapy.

The administration of exogenous gonadotropins to induce ovulation is often associated with ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. The authors discussed the pathophysiological mechanisms involved in such syndrome to suggest a treatment of choice. Moreover the authors reported their related clinical experience carried out on 9 patients suffering from such syndrome. All the patients studied improved 6-19 days after admission and start of treatment (mean 9.5 +/- 4.7 days). The patients were free from pain and general disorders at discharge and at follow up echographic examination revealed a significant reduction in the volume of the ovary.