Development of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome in patients with GnRH agonist trigger

Pham Thi Thuy Duong, Ho Sy Hung

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Abstract

 Antagonist protocol combined with GnRH agonist trigger for oocyte maturation is an effective method
to reduce the risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) in in vitro fertilization. However, this
protocol does not completely eliminate OHSS. This study aimed to describe the progression of OHSS
in patients who used GnRH agonists at the National Center for Assisted Reproduction from August
2020 to April 2021. Ninety-two patients were stimulated by antagonist protocol, and oocyte maturation
triggered by GnRH agonist were monitored for clinical and subclinical symptoms of OHSS at day 2
and day 7 after oocyte retrieval. The adverse gastrointestinal, urological, and respiratory symptoms
significantly decreased from day 2 to day 7 after oocyte retrieval. The rate of mild OHSS patients at day
2 and day 7 after oocyte retrieval was 19,6% and 1,1%, respectively, with no case of severe OHSS. This
protocol yielded favorable results about the rate of retrieved oocytes and the rate of mature oocyte.

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