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- •Contents
- •Contributors
- •Foreword
- •Preface
- •Acknowledgments
- •Introduction
- •Technology
- •Uterus
- •Fallopian tubes
- •Lower genital tract
- •Pituitary
- •Peritoneum
- •Summary
- •References
- •Introduction
- •Ultrasound physics
- •Basic principles of sound
- •Ovaries
- •From sound to image
- •Producing a sound wave
- •Receiving the echoes
- •Forming the image
- •Modes of ultrasonography
- •Modes of Doppler waves
- •Safety issues
- •References
- •Suggested reading
- •Introduction
- •Hysterosalpingography
- •Uterine cavity and abnormalities
- •Uterine anomalies
- •Intrauterine adhesions or synechiae
- •Hysterosalpingography in patients with irregular uterine bleeding
- •Salpingography
- •Pathology of the isthmic portion of the fallopian tube
- •Pathology of distal part of fallopian tube
- •Fallopian tube recanalization: an underutilized procedure for treatment of primary infertility
- •References
- •Introduction
- •Technique [10]
- •Imaging
- •Operative fertiloscopy
- •Strategy for fertiloscopy
- •Complications
- •Case studies [18]
- •Procedures
- •Findings of diagnostic fertiloscopy
- •Conclusion
- •References
- •Introduction
- •Procedural method
- •Indications
- •Contradictions
- •Timing
- •Technique
- •Optimizing performance
- •Complications
- •Diagnostic accuracy
- •Submucous myoma
- •Endometrial polyp
- •Blood clot
- •Endometrial malignancy
- •Intrauterine synechia
- •Congenital uterine anomaly
- •Additional studies
- •3D SIS
- •Operative SIS
- •Sonovaginography
- •Key points in clinical practice
- •References
- •The history of hysteroscopy: light, optics, distension
- •Distension media
- •Low-viscosity electrolyte-free solutions
- •Preparing the cervix
- •Anesthesia/analgesia
- •Conscious sedation
- •Local anesthetic injection
- •Topical anesthesia
- •Transcervical anesthesia
- •No anesthesia
- •Vaginoscopic approach
- •Performing the procedure: instruments and techniques
- •Instrument care
- •Applications
- •Should hysteroscopy be a part of the basic infertility workup?
- •Recurrent IVF treatment failure
- •Complications
- •References
- •The endometrium in infertile women
- •Endometrial studies in women undergoing ART
- •The principle of autonomy
- •Women’s autonomy
- •The unborn child’s autonomy
- •Key points in clinical practice
- •Conclusion
- •References
- •Introduction
- •Estimating the ovarian reserve with 3D US
- •Evaluating uterine pathology and müllerian anomalies using 3D US
- •Diagnosing benign uterine pathologies: endometrial polyps and leiomyomas
- •Analyzing the endometrium
- •Early pregnancy
- •References
- •Introduction
- •Diagnostic criteria for PCOS
- •NIH criteria
- •Rotterdam criteria
- •Ultrasound assessment of polycystic ovary
- •Ultrasound techniques
- •Transabdominal ultrasound
- •Transvaginal ultrasound
- •Three-dimensional ultrasound
- •Timing of the ultrasound examination
- •Ultrasound criteria for diagnosis of PCOS
- •Antral follicle count
- •Total ovarian volume
- •Stromal area and ovarian area
- •Stromal echogenicity
- •Vascularity
- •Key points in clinical practice
- •References
- •Introduction
- •Historical perspective
- •Ultrasound evaluation of the endometrium in women with PCOS
- •Three-dimensional ultrasound: use in women with PCOS
- •Follicular monitoring during COH using transvaginal ultrasound
- •Conclusions
- •Key points in clinical practice
- •References
- •Introduction
- •Diagnosis
- •Ultrasound instrumentation and technique
- •Adenomyosis
- •Endometrial polyps
- •Ovarian mass
- •Leiomyosarcoma
- •Disseminated peritoneal leiomyomatosis
- •Other pelvic masses
- •Ultrasound reporting
- •Other diagnostic options
- •3D scanning
- •Saline infusion sonohysterography
- •Hystero-contrast sonography (HyCoSy)
- •Use of color/power Doppler
- •Magnetic resonance imaging
- •Prognosis
- •Gynecological, obstetric, and postpartum complications
- •Fertility
- •Implantation
- •Miscarriage
- •IVF outcome
- •Treatment
- •Medical treatment
- •Gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogue therapy
- •Surgical treatment
- •Hysteroscopic myomectomy
- •Laparoscopic myomectomy
- •Abdominal myomectomy
- •Radiologic treatment
- •Uterine artery embolization
- •Myolysis
- •Key points in clinical practice
- •References
- •Introduction
- •Endometrial evaluation
- •Endometrial pattern
- •Endometrial thickness
- •Endometrial waves
- •Endometrial changes during spontaneous cycles
- •Endometrial changes during ovulation induction
- •Critical ultrasound values for ovulation induction
- •Endometrial pattern
- •Endometrial thickness
- •Critical ultrasound values for IVF cycles
- •Endometrial pattern
- •Endometrial thickness
- •Preclinical miscarriage (biochemical pregnancy)
- •Clinical management
- •References
- •Introduction
- •Morphology of the uterine cervix [3]
- •Route of ultrasound evaluation of the cervix
- •Transperineal route
- •Technique of transvaginal ultrasound
- •Nabothian cysts
- •Cervical polyps
- •Müllerian anomalies
- •Ultrasound examination of the cervix in pregnancy
- •Cervical assessment at midtrimester
- •Cervical funneling
- •Timing of ultrasound examination of the cervix during pregnancy: when to perform the cervical ultrasound assessment?
- •Placenta previa
- •Vasa previa
- •Cervical pregnancy
- •Key points in clinical practice
- •References
- •Vascular supply of the ovaries
- •Transvaginal ovarian color Doppler imaging
- •Role of transvaginal pulsed color Doppler in assisted conception
- •Key points in clinical practice
- •Conclusion
- •References
- •Introduction
- •Clinical symptoms
- •Types
- •Diagnosis of endometriosis
- •Ultrasonographic characteristics of ovarian endometrioma
- •Endometriosis in atypical locations
- •Adenomyosis
- •Endometriosis and infertility
- •Key points in clinical practice
- •References
- •Introduction
- •Diagnosis of adenomyosis
- •Clinical features
- •Pathology
- •Typical sonographic features of adenomyosis
- •Fibroids
- •Adenomyosis
- •Sonohysterography in adenomyosis
- •The diagnosis of adenomyosis
- •The modality of choice
- •Accuracy of diagnosis
- •Prevalence of adenomyosis
- •Adenomyosis and infertility
- •Treatment of adenomyosis
- •Medical treatment
- •Surgical treatment
- •References
- •Embryological development of the uterus
- •Incidence of müllerian uterine anomalies
- •Hysterosalpingography (HSG)
- •Two-dimensional ultrasonography
- •Three-dimensional ultrasonography
- •Sonohysterography
- •Magnetic resonance imaging
- •Conclusion
- •References
- •Introduction
- •Embryology of uterine septum
- •Prevalence of uterine septum
- •Types
- •Structure
- •Diagnosis of uterine septum and the role of ultrasonography
- •Imaging
- •Hysterosalpingography (HSG)
- •Ultrasonography (US)
- •Sonohysterography (SHG)
- •Three-dimensional ultrasonography (3D US)
- •Doppler ultrasonography
- •Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- •Surgery
- •Reproductive problems associated with uterine septum
- •Management of uterine septum and the role of ultrasonography
- •Which septum needs resection?
- •Preoperative preparation
- •Operative technique
- •Postoperative care
- •Role of ultrasonography in the management of uterine septum
- •Preoperative ultrasonography
- •Intraoperative ultrasonography
- •Postoperative ultrasonography
- •Summary and future research
- •Key points in clinical practice
- •References
- •Introduction
- •Imaging artifacts
- •Physiological artifacts
- •Bowel masses
- •Adnexal masses
- •Diagnostic approach to masses
- •Functional cysts
- •Endometriomas
- •US appearance
- •Diagnostic approach
- •US appearance
- •Diagnostic features
- •Sex cord tumors
- •US appearance and diagnostic features
- •Cystadenomas and borderline ovarian tumors
- •US appearance
- •Diagnostic approach
- •Hydrosalpinx or pyosalpinx
- •US appearance
- •Diagnostic approach
- •Fimbrial and paraovarian cysts
- •US appearance
- •Diagnostic features
- •Pedunculated subserosal and broad ligament leiomyomas
- •US appearance
- •Diagnostic approach
- •Peritoneal cysts
- •Concluding remarks
- •Acknowledgments
- •References
- •Introduction
- •Scrotal contents
- •Ultrasonographic appearance of the normal scrotal contents
- •Ultrasound technique
- •Testicular abnormalities
- •Testicular size
- •Testicular texture
- •Intratesticular cysts
- •Dilatation of the rete testis
- •Testicular microlithiasis
- •Hydrocele
- •Cryptorchidism
- •Abnormalities of the epididymis
- •Epididymal cysts
- •Spermatocele
- •The epididymis in obstructive azoospermia
- •Varicocele
- •Therapeutic application
- •References
- •Male infertility: prevalence, clinical presentation, and diagnostic steps
- •Candidates for TRUS imaging
- •Essentials of TRUS imaging
- •Embryological and anatomic considerations related to TRUS imaging
- •TRUS as a diagnostic tool
- •Diagnostic criteria for distal ejaculatory duct obstruction
- •Therapeutic applications of TRUS
- •Key points in clinical practice
- •References
- •Introduction
- •Pelvic pain in pregnant or nonpregnant patients
- •Ovarian cysts
- •Endometriosis
- •Ovarian hyperstimulation
- •Ovarian torsion
- •Leiomyomas
- •Obstructed duplicated system
- •Gastrointestinal causes of acute pelvic pain
- •Urinary tract
- •Pelvic pain in pregnancy
- •Normal pregnancy
- •Subchorionic hemorrhage
- •Spontaneous abortion
- •Molar pregnancy
- •Hemoperitoneum
- •Ectopic pregnancy
- •Sonographic diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy
- •Use of color Doppler in diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy
- •Interstitial pregnancy
- •Cervical ectopic pregnancy
- •Scar pregnancy
- •Ovarian and abdominal ectopic pregnancy
- •Pelvic pain after treatment with methotrexate
- •Key points in clinical practice
- •References
- •Introduction
- •Endometriosis
- •Adenomyosis
- •Infection
- •Pelvic congestion syndrome
- •Conclusion
- •References
- •Introduction
- •Transvaginal and transabdominal approaches
- •Initial investigations of the subfertile woman
- •Ultrasound of the uterus
- •Leiomyoma
- •Endometrial polyps
- •Assessment of endometrial and uterine contour
- •Ultrasound of the fallopian tubes
- •Hydrosalpinx
- •Ultrasound for tubal patency
- •Ultrasonography of the ovaries
- •Ultrasound and polycystic ovary
- •Functional ovarian cysts
- •Endometrioma
- •Dermoid cysts
- •Assessment of ovarian reserve
- •Monitoring ovarian response to gonadotropin stimulation
- •Ultrasound assessment of the endometrium
- •Oocyte retrieval
- •Ultrasound-guided embryo transfer
- •Complications of IVF
- •Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
- •Early pregnancy complications and multiple pregnancies
- •References
- •Background
- •Diagnosis of tubal disease
- •2D Transvaginal ultrasonography
- •3D Transvaginal ultrasonography
- •Comparison of diagnostic methods
- •Management of hydrosalpinx
- •Salpingectomy
- •Tubal ligation
- •Transvaginal aspiration
- •Hydrosalpinx and spontaneous conception
- •Follow-up of pregnancies
- •Key points in clinical practice
- •References
- •Introduction
- •Antral follicle count
- •Ovarian volume
- •Mean ovarian diameter/size
- •Using 3D ultrasonography
- •References
- •Introduction
- •Ultrasonography
- •Needles
- •Needle connections and aspiration pressure
- •General or local anesthesia
- •Complications
- •Bleeding
- •Infection
- •Concluding remarks
- •References
- •Summary
- •Rationale
- •Introduction
- •Clinical discussion
- •Recent advances
- •Two-dimensional vs. three-dimensional ultrasound guidance
- •Maximal implantation potential
- •Conclusion
- •References
- •Introduction
- •Uterine contraction
- •Proper delivery of embryos inside the uterine cavity
- •Optimizing embryo transfer procedure
- •Embryo transfer under ultrasound guidance
- •Key points in clinical practice
- •References
- •Introduction
- •First-trimester sonography in normal and failed early pregnancy
- •Gestational sac
- •Yolk sac
- •Embryo
- •Subchorionic bleeding
- •Retained products of conception
- •Using discriminatory values with caution
- •Key points in clinical practice
- •References
- •Tubal ectopic pregnancy
- •Clinical presentation of ectopic tubal pregnancy
- •Ultrasonographic appearance of tubal ectopic pregnancy
- •Ultrasonography of the uterus in ectopic pregnancy
- •Pseudogestational sac
- •Doppler ultrasonography in the diagnosis of adnexal masses and ectopic pregnancy
- •Endometrial Doppler in the diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy
- •Ultrasonography and human chorionic gonadotropin levels in the diagnosis and management of ectopic pregnancy
- •Human chorionic gonadotropin discriminatory zone
- •Management of ectopic pregnancy
- •Interstitial (cornual) ectopic pregnancy
- •Ultrasonography of interstitial pregnancy
- •Management of interstitial pregnancy
- •Cervical ectopic pregnancy
- •Ovarian pregnancy
- •Incidence of ovarian pregnancy
- •Mechanism of ovarian pregnancy
- •Clinical picture of ovarian pregnancy
- •Management of ovarian pregnancy
- •Abdominal pregnancy
- •Maternal mortality in abdominal pregnancy
- •Ultrasonography of abdominal pregnancy
- •Lithopedion
- •Heterotopic pregnancy
- •Key points in clinical practice
- •References
- •Introduction
- •Incidence
- •Etiology
- •Diagnosis
- •Management
- •Ultrasound-guided management
- •Expectant management
- •Surgical management
- •References
- •Etiology
- •Clinical presentation
- •Clinical diagnosis
- •Ultrasonographic features
- •Management
- •Systemic chemotherapy
- •Intra-amniotic methotrexate injection
- •Intra-amniotic potassium chloride
- •Uterine artery embolization
- •Other techniques to reduce blood loss
- •Foley catheter tamponade
- •Cervical cerclage
- •Hysterectomy
- •Fertility and pregnancy outcome after cervical pregnancy
- •References
- •Introduction
- •Risks associated with pregnancies following ART techniques
- •Multiple pregnancies
- •Congenital malformations following IVF
- •Reasons for concern after ICSI procedures
- •Comparison of risks following IVF and ICSI
- •Chromosomal abnormalities
- •Reported anomalies following ART procedures
- •Intrauterine insemination (IUI) pregnancies
- •Anomalies after testicular sperm extraction (TESE)
- •Congenital malformations in infertile patients conceiving naturally
- •Conclusion
- •References
- •Introduction
- •Diagnosis
- •Complications
- •Aneuploidy screening
- •Invasive procedures
- •Multifetal reduction
- •Pregnancy surveillance
- •Growth evaluation
- •Doppler velocimetry
- •Cervical length evaluation
- •Antenatal testing
- •Intrapartum assessment
- •References
- •Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
- •Pathophysiology of OHSS
- •Factors predicting ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
- •Ultrasonography in prediction of OHSS
- •Baseline necklace sign appearance
- •Baseline ovarian volume and the prediction of OHSS
- •Number and size of follicles during ovarian stimulation
- •Low intravascular ovarian resistance
- •Prevention of OHSS
- •Treatment of OHSS
- •Key points in clinical practice
- •References
- •Index

Chapter 36: Prediction and management of OHSS
Table 36.1. Classifications of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (1967–1999)
Study Mild Moderate Severe
Rabau et al. [1] Grade 1: estrogen >150 μg and
Schenker and
Weinstein
[2]
Golan et al. [3] Grade 1: abdominal distension
Navot et al. [4] Severe OHSS: variable enlarged
Rizk and
Aboulghar
[15]
pregnanediol
>10 mg/24 h
Grade 2: + enlarged ovaries and
possibly palpable cysts Grade
1 and 2 were not included
under the title of mild OHSS
Grade1:estrogen
>150 μg/24 h and
pregnanediol >10 mg/24 h
Grade 2:grade 1+ enlarged
ovaries, sometimes small cysts
and discomfort
Grade 2: grade 1 + nausea,
vomiting, and/or diarrhea,
enlarged ovaries 5–12 cm
Discomfort, pain, nausea,
abdominal distension,
ultrasonic evidence of
ascites and enlarged
ovaries; normal
hematological and
biological profiles
Grade 3: grade 2 + confirmed
palpable cysts and distended
abdomen
Grade 4: grade 3 + vomiting and
possibly diarrhea
Grade 3: grade 2+ abdominal
distension
Grade 4: grade 3 + nausea, vomiting
and/or diarrhea
Grade 3: grade 2 + ultrasound
evidence of ascites
Grade A: dyspnea, oliguria, nausea,
vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal
pain, clinical evidence of ascites,
marked distension of abdomen
or hydrothorax; US showing
large ovaries and marked ascites;
normal biochemical profile
Grade 5: grade 4 + ascites and
possibly hydrothorax
Grade 5: grade 4 + large ovarian
cysts, ascites and/or
hydrothorax
Grade 4: grade 3 + clinical
evidence of ascites and/or
hydrothorax and breathing
difficulties
ovary; massive ascites ±
hydrothorax; Hct >45%; WBC
>15 000; oliguria; creatinine
1.0–1.5; creatinine clearance
≥50ml/min; liver dysfunction;
anasarca
Grade B: Grade A plus massive
tension ascites, markedly
enlarged ovaries, severe
dyspnea and marked oliguria,
increased hematocrit, elevated
serum creatinine and liver
dysfunction
Grade 6: grade 5 +
changes in blood
volume, viscosity, and
coagulation time
Grade 6: marked
hemoconcentration +
increased blood
viscosity, and possibly
coagulation
abnormalities
Grade 5: grade 4 +
hemoconcentration,
increased blood
viscosity, coagulation
abnormality, and
diminished renal
perfusion
Critical OHSS: variably
enlarged ovary; tense
ascites ± hydrothorax;
Hct >55%; WBC
≥25 000; oliguria;
creatinine ≥1.6;
creatinine clearance
<50 ml/min; renal
failure;
thromboembolic
phenomena; ARDS
Grade C: Complications as
respiratory distress
syndrome, renal shutdown,
or venous
thrombosis
Reproduced with permission from Aboulghar and Mansour [14].
There was a significant correlation between the baseline ovarianvolumeandthesubsequentoccurrenceofOHSS.The
authors suggested that volumetry of the ovaries could help to
detect patients at risk.
Lass et al. [24] studied whether ovarian volume in the early
follicular phase of WHO group II anovulatory patients would
predict the response to ovulation induction with gonadotropins. They analyzed retrospective data from two prospective
randomized multicenter studies, in cluding 465 patients
undergoing ovulation induction, and found that WHO
Group II anovulatory women with medium-sized or large
ovaries undergoing low-dose gonadotropin stimulation for
ovulation induction have a higher risk for OHSS than
women wi th small ov aries.
Number and size of follicles during ovarian stimulation
Ultrasound is widely used for monitoring follicular development in assisted conception [25,26]. The number, size, and
pattern of distribution of the follicles are important in the
prediction of OHSS. Tal et al. found a positive correlation
between the mean number of immature follicles and OHSS
[27]. One of the most often quoted articles in reference to the
prediction is that by Blankstein et al. (1987), who stated that a
decrease in the fraction of the mature follicles and an increase in
the fraction of the very small follicles correlated with an augmented risk for the development of severe OHSS [28]. More
recently, Kwee et al. found that women with an antral follicle
count of 15 or more are at a higher risk of developing OHSS
(Table 36.3)[29].
Low intravascular ovarian resistance
Moohan et al. [30] assessed the intraovarian blood flow in
relation to the severity of OHSS in 30 patients with OHSS
after embryo transfer who also had sonographic evidence of
ascites. The authors measured the resistance to blood
flow within the ovaries of 11 patients with severe OHSS
and 19 patients with mild OHSS using transabdominal
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Table 36.2. Prediction of OHSS
History and physical
1. OHSS in a previous cycle
2. Polycystic syndrome
3. Young patient
4. Low body mass index
5. Hyperinsulinism
6. Allergies
During ovarian stimulation
1. High serum estradiol, rapid slope of E
2. Ultrasonography
a. Baseline PCO pattern
b. PCO pattern of response to GnRH before gonadotropins
c. Large number of follicles, >20, in each ovary
3. Doppler: low intraovarian vascular resistance
Outcome of ART cycles
1. Conception cycles
2. Multiple pregnancy
, and absolute value
2
PIGF VEGF
Binding
domain
Dimerization
domain
Split
tyrosine
kinase
domain
121
145
165
A
VEGFB
121
145
165
VEGFC
S
S
VEGFD
hCG
LH / hCG
receptor
VEGF
Fluid
extravasation
AscitesHydrothorax Anasarca
hCG
LH / hCG
receptor
LH / hCG
receptor
VEGER-1
(Flt-1)
Figure 36.9. Vascular endothelial growth factor receptors.
R2-VEGF
Disrupts
tight junctions
Edema
Figure 36.10. Vascular endothelial growth factor receptors and vascular
permeability.
VEGER-2
(Flk-1)
VEGF
Physiologic conditions
Increases i (Ca2+)
INCREASES
PERMEABILITY
VEGER-3
(Flt-4)
R1-VEGF
Maintains
intracellular
assembly
Avoids plasma
leakage
ultrasonography with color flow and pulsed Doppler imaging.
The pulsatility index (PI), the resistance index (RI), and the S-D
ratio, all measures of downstream vascular impedance, were
significantly lower in severe OHSS patients. More than two-
Figure 36.8a,b. Pathophysiology of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.
thirds of the patients with RI <0.48 had pleural effusion. In
patients with either PI <0.75 or S-D <1.92, pleural effusion was
observed in more than one-half. The blood flow velocity did not
differ significantly between the two groups despite the fact that
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(a) (b)
Figure 36.11a,b. Polycystic ovaries at the beginning of an IVF cycle.
Chapter 36: Prediction and management of OHSS
Figure 36.12. Color Doppler ultrasound image of a polycystic ovary indicating
active blood flow. Reproduced with permission from reference [49].
(a)
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
Mean ovarian stromal blood flow (cm/s)
0
Figure 36.13. Increased ovarian stromal blood fl ow in PCOS. Reproduced with
permission from reference [ 50], fi gure 5– 4
(b)
V
max
T
max
Pl
Control
PCO PCOS
Figure 36.14a,b. Increased ovarian blood flow by Doppler in severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.
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Table 36.3. Antral follicle count and prediction of OHSS
Total
AFC Sensitivity Specificity PPV Accuracy
<10 0.94 0.71 0.36 0.76
<12 0.88 0.80 0.44 0.81
<14 0.82 0.89 0.58 0.88
<16 0.47 0.96 0.67 0.88
<18 0.29 0.98 0.71 0.87
Reproduced with permission from Kwee. et al. [29].
PPV = positive predictive value.
Table 36.4. Primary prevention of OHSS
The ten commandments
1. Prediction of OHSS from history, examination, and ultrasound
2. Laparoscopic ovarian drilling in PCOS patients
3. Metformin in PCOS patients
4. Octreotide in PCOS patients
5. Low-dose gonadotropins in PCOS patients
6. GnRH antagonist protocol
7. Recombinant LH to trigger ovulation
8. GnRH agonist to trigger ovulation’
9. In-vitro maturation of oocytes
10. Replacement of only one embryo
Reproduced with permission from Rizk [6].
Table 36.5. Secondary prevention of OHSS
The ten commandments
1. Withholding hCG +/– continuation of GnRH-a/GnRH antagonist
2. Coasting or delaying hCG: currently most popular method
3. Use of GnRH-a to trigger ovulation
4. Follicular aspiration
5. Progesterone for luteal phase
6. Cryopreservation and replacement of frozen-thawed embryos at a
subsequent cycle
7. Dopamine agonist
8. Albumin, administration at time of retrieval
9. Glucocorticoid administration
10. Aromatase inhibitors
Reproduced with permission from Rizk [6].
Figure 36.15. Ascites in moderate ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome in early
pregnancy.
Figure 36.16. Twins associated with ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.
there were changes in vascular impedance. A close correlation
was observed between the OHSS severity and the intraovarian
blood flow resistance. The authors suggested that measurements of intraovarian vascular resistance in patients undergoing controlled ovarian hyperstimulation may help in
predicting those patients at particular risk of developing OHSS.
The combination of estradiol and ultrasonograp hy offers
the best chance for the prediction of OHSS. Ultrasonographic
follow-up of the leading follicles should be used for the determination of the hCG administration and serum estradiol measurement, and sonographic visualization of small and
intermediate follicles should be used to determine the likelihood of OHSS.
Prevention of OHSS
Rizk in 1993 suggested the “Ten Commandments” for the
prevention of OHSS [31]. Today the list has expanded to two
lists of “Ten Commandments” [32]. The first list addresses the
primary prevention of OHSS, which includes options before
stimulation such as ovarian diathermy, and during stimulation
such as the use of low-dosage gonadotropins [32](Table 36.4).
The second list addresses the secondary prevention of OHSS,
which includes withholding or delaying hCG, use of luteinizing
hormone or gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist
(GnRh-a) in place of hCG for triggering ovulation, and progesterone for luteal phase support (Figure 36.17; Table 36.5).
Rizk has recently noted that among the options available for
the prevention of OHSS, “coasting”, or delaying hCG administration until the estradiol levels drop to below 3000 pg/ml, is
currently the most popular method [26]. When estradiol levels
increase rapidly in women undergoing controlled ovarian
hyperstimulation (COH) with the concomitant administration
of gonadotropins and GnRH-a, if gonadotropins and not
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Coasting
GnRH-a
FSH r/ hMG
5000 Ul hCG
Menses
22 days
RESULTS
hCG
hCG
Endothelium
granulosa
Figure 36.18. VEGF receptor blockade in prevention of ovarian
hyperstimulation syndrome.
SU-5416
VEGF-R2VEGF-R2
RESULTS
VEGF
VEGF
R2-VEGF
R2-VEGF
E >4000 pg/ml
OVARIAN
V
ASCULAR
PERMEABILITY
>18mm
hCG
GnRH-a are withheld, as there is no endogenous gonadotropin
secretion to sustain follicular growth, a rapid decline in estradiol levels will occur (Figure 36.17). Healthy developing follicles
tolerate a brief period of gonadotropin deprivation, but granulosa cells of smaller follicles are less tolerant of withholding of
gonadotropin stimulus [33,34,35]. Further evidence that could
explain the coasting physiology is that VEGF expression and
secretion are significantly decreased in coasted patients [33].
This is the rationale for coasting to reduce the risk/severity of
OHSS in a high-risk population [33,34,35].
In women who develop OHSS, VEGF is overexpressed and
produced by granulosa-lutein cells and released into the follicular fluid in response to hCG, inducing increased capillary
permeability. hCG induces the expression of VEGF in cultured
granulosa-lutein cells of women developing OHSS [16].
Similarly, hCG stimulates the release of VEGF in human endothelial cells, which in turn act in an autocrine manner, increasing vascular permeability (VP). Thus, both the granulosa and
endothelial cells may be involved in the production and release
Figure 36.17. Coasting for prevention of ovarian
hyperstimulation syndrome.
36–38 h
of VEGF in women who develop OHSS, although the concept
that granulosa-lutein cells behave as actual endothelial cells has
also been proposed [33,34,35]. The ability to reverse hCG
action on VP by targeting the VEGF-R2 employing SU5416
was not only reassuring of the key role of VEGF in OHSS but
also provided new insights into the development of strategies to
prevent and treat the syndrome based on its pathophysiological
mechanism [36], rather than using empirical approaches as we
do today (Figures 36.18, 36.19, 36.20).
Dopamine receptor 2 agonists inhibit VEGF-R2-dependent
VP and angiogenesis when administered at high doses in animal cancer models. To test whether VEGF-R2-dependent VP
and angiogenesis could be segregated in a dose-dependent
fashion with cabergoline, a well-established OHSS rat model
supplemented with prolactin was used [37]. Low-dose cabergoline at 100 μg/kg reversed VEGF-R2-dependent VP without
affecting luteal angiogenesis through partial inhibition of ovarian VEGF-R2 phosphorylation levels. No luteolytic effects
(serum progesterone levels and luteal apoptosis unaffected)
were observed. Cabergoline administration also did not affect
VEGF/VEGF-R2 ovarian mRNA levels (Figures 36.18, 36.19,
36.20)[37,38,39,40]. In a recent prospective, randomized, con-
trolled trial, Carizza et al. found that, in humans, cabergoline
was beneficial in the prevention of early-onset but not late-onset
OHSS [41]. The authors studied 166 patients with estradiol
concentrations of greater than 4000 pg/ml on the day of hCG
administration. They all received 20 g of intravenous human
albumin on the day of oocyte retrieval. The patients were
randomized into two groups: group A (n =83)received0.5mg.
oral cabergoline per day for 3 weeks beginning on the day
after oocyte retrieval, and group B (n = 83) received no medication. In group A, no patients progressed to early OHSS and
9 patients develop
ed late OHSS. In group B, 12 patients progressed to early OHSS and 3 to late OHSS. The authors concluded that cabergoline decreased the risk of early OHSS
significantly (P < 0.001), but not late-onset OHSS.
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Cabergoline and OHSS prevention
Figure 36.19. Cabergoline and prevention of
ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.
• Oocyte donors
• GnRHa
• Hemogram
• Creatinine
+
+
• Na
, K
• GOT, GPT
• Prolactin
VEGF
VEGF
VEGF-R2
VEGF-R2
HCG
• >20–30 fol. >12 mm
• >20 retrived oocytes
• Randomization
• Cb2 0,5 mg/day or placebo during
8 days
6420
8
Days
• Clinical evaluation
• Vaginal ultrasound
• Laboratory
Figure 36.20. Molecular mechanism of dopamine
agonist on vascular permeability.
Dopamine
Dopamine
receptor
receptor
Dopamine
Dopamine
P
P
Treatment of OHSS
The management of OHSS depends on the severity and the
presence or absence of complications [42]. Most patients with
mild or moderate OHSS are treated as outpatients. The comfort
of the physician and the reliability of the patient are crucial
determinants. Patients with severe OHSS (grade C) are treated
in the hospital, while patients with grades A and B may be
treated in the IVF unit or the hospital depending on the presence or absence of complications. The indications for hospitalization are listed in Table 36.6.
Outer
cell
Inner
P
cell
P
Medical treatment in the hospital consists of correction of
circulatory volume and electrolyte imbalance (Figure 36.21).
Anticoagulation is given in patients who have developed
thromboembolism or to those who are at risk of developing
thromboembolism. Today, we have a more liberal approach to
anticoagulating these patients. Diuretics should not be administered in patients with severe OHSS, except for the treatment of
pulmonary edema. Navot and colleagues have the largest experience of the management of patients with severe OHSS using
albumin and Lasix, and their experience should be consulted in
the management of these critical patients [4].
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Ultrasonography is also essential in the management of
severe OHSS. Rizk and Aboulghar in 1991 recommended that
aspiration of ascitic fluid be performed transvaginally or transabdominally under ultrasonographic guidance in the presence
of tense ascites [42]. Aboulghar et al. demonstrated that transvaginal aspiration improves patients’ symptoms and renal function (43]. The increased intra-abdominal pressure may
compromise venous return and, consequently, cardiac output
as well as threaten renal edema and possibly thrombosis. In the
presence of tense ascites and oliguria, increasing levels of creatinine, or hemoconcentration that is unresponsive to medical
therapy, ultrasound-guided aspiration of ascitic fluid must be
performed. The dramatic improvement in clinical symptoms
(rise in urine output and creatinine clearance, decrease in
hematocrit, alleviation of dyspnea and abdominal discomfort)
supports this treatment modality as safe and exceptionally
beneficial [44]. Repeated transabdominal aspiration can also
be safely performed [45]. Chen et al. investigated the effects of
paracentesis on uterine and intraovarian hemodynamics by
color Doppler ultrasound to determine the influence of
Table 36.6. Indications for hospitalization of patients with severe OHSS
1. Severe abdominal pain or peritoneal signs
2. Intractable nausea and vomiting that prevents ingestion of food and
adequate fluids
3. Severe oliguria or anuria
4. Tense ascites
5. Dyspnea or tachypnea
6. Hypotension (relative to baseline), dizziness, or syncope
7. Severe electrolyte imbalance (hypernatremia, hyperkalemia)
Reproduced with permission from Rizk [6].
repeated paracentesis on pregnancy outcome in severe OHSS
[45]. In their study, 41 abdominal paracenteses were performed
on 7 pregnant women with tense ascites, and thoracocenteses
were performed on 3 pregnant women with pleural effusion.
Pulsatility index and maximum peak systolic veloc ity of uterine
and intraovarian arteries were measured before and after each
intervention. The mean pulsatility index of uterine arteries was
decreased significantly after paracentesis but not after thoracocentesis. Interestingly, the authors observed a decrease in the
uterine pulsatility index in 13 out of 14 paracenteses (93%) with
less than 2500 ml of ascites removed compared with 8 out of 13
(62%) with more than 2500 ml of ascites removed. After paracentesis, there were no significant changes in the intraovarian
pulsatility index and mean peak systolic velocity in either
group. The authors observed no difference in miscarriage
rates between the two groups and concluded that repeated
abdominal paracentesis increased uterine perfusion without
adverse effects on pregnancy outcome in patients with severe
OHSS [43]. Al-Ramahi et al. reported three cases where an
indwelling peritoneal catheter was used to decrease the need
for paracentesis. Under ultrasound guidance, a closed-system
Dawson–Mueller catheter with “simp-loc” locking design was
inserted to allow continuous drainage of the ascitic fluid [46].
The authors concluded that continuous drainage of the ascitic
fluid is preferable to multiple abdominal paracenteses in the
management of severe OHSS. Abuzeid et al. studied the effi cacy
and safety of percutaneous pigtail catheter drainage for the
management of ascites complicating severe OHSS [47]. A pigtail catheter was inserted under ultrasound guidance and kept
in place until drainage ceased. Surgery should be avoided in
most patients with OHSS, except in the cases of ovarian torsion
or hemorrhage.
Management
Admission for monitoring
1. Strict fluid chart
2. Plasma and urine osmolarity
3. Urea and electrolytes
4. Clotting parameters
5. Liver function tests
6. Pregnancy test
7. Pelvic sonography
8. Invasive hemodynamic monitoring
Medical treatment
1. Correction of circulatory and electrolyte imbalance
• correction of electrolyte imbalance
• plasma expanders
2. Anticoagulants: clinical or laboratory evidence of
thromboembolism
3. Prostaglandin synthetase inhibitors could be
hazardous to renal perfusion
4. Antihistamines: not effective
5. Danazol: not effective
6. Diuretics: deplete intravascular volume
7. Dopamine: in oliguric patients
1. Moderate OHSS
2. Severe OHSS:
conservative treatment
and follow-up
Surgical treatment
Laparotomy
1. Experienced surgeon
2. Only if hemorrhage
• torsion
• rupture
• ectopic
3. Only hemostatic
Laparoscopy
Unwinding of twisted ovarian cyst
Aspiration of ascitic fluid
1. Abdominal paracentesis
2. Transvaginal aspiration
Advantages:
1. Improves symptoms
2. Improves renal function and urine output
3. Shortens venous return and cardiac output
4. Improves venous return and cardiac output
Precautions:
1. Sonographic guidance
2. Replacement of plasma protein
3. Repeat aspiration may be required
Figure 36.21. Management of ovarian
hyperstimulation syndrome.
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Key points in clinical practice
*
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome is characterized by
bilateral cystic ovarian enlargement and third-space fluid
shift resulting in ascites and pleural effusion.
*
Severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome might be
associated with serious complications such as
thromboembolism, adult respiratory distress syndrome,
and kidney failure.
*
Human chorionic gonadotropin increases VEGF
production by granulosa cells and endothelial cells, which
results in increased vascular permeability.
*
The cornerstone of successful prevention of OHSS is
accurate prediction.
*
Previous history of OHSS or polycystic ovary syndrome is
highly predictive of the development of OHSS during
ovarian stimulation.
*
Ultrasound is essential for the prediction of OHSS before,
during, and after the treatment cycle.
*
Baseline antral follicle count and ovarian volume are
strongly associated with OHSS.
*
The presence of a large number of follicles (>20 per ovary)
and increase in the small and intermediate follicles are
associated with an increased risk for the development of
severe OHSS.
*
Increased intraovarian blood flow and low intravascular
ovarian resistance are correlated with the severity of OHSS
in patients who develop the syndrome.
*
The presence of multiple pregnancy increases the risk of the
severity and duration of OHSS.
*
The primary prevention of OHSS can be achieved by the use
of low-dose gonadotropins and, in some cases, ovarian
drilling prior to IVF.
*
The secondary prevention of OHSS involves delaying the
hCG, known as “coasting,” and, in some cases, cancellation
of the hCG.
*
The medical treatment of OHSS consists of
correction of circulatory volume and electrolyte
imbalance.
*
Ultrasonographic guidance of transvaginal or
transabdominal aspiration of ascites improves the
symptoms of patients with OHSS.
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