A unique case of massive ascites before ovulation associated with gonadotropin therapy

M. A. Akman, J. E. Garcia, E. Katz

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Abstract

Objective: To describe a unique case of massive ascites associated with gonadotropin therapy. Design: Case report. Setting: Patient in a hospital- based private IVF center. Intervention(s): Ovulation induction with gonadotropins for subsequent IVF. Result(s): Ovulation induction with gonadotropins resulted in the accumulation, before ovulation, of 1,200 and 2,000 mL of peritoneal fluid in two consecutive cycles. The stimulation yielded four and six oocytes, respectively. Conclusion(s): Gonadotropin therapy can result in ascites before ovulation without an exaggerated ovarian response and without interfering with follicular development.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1026-1027
Number of pages2
JournalFertility and sterility
Volume66
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 1996
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Gonadotropins
  • ascites
  • in vitro fertilization
  • ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

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