minakochang
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Leor, OHSS symptoms usually begin within 10 days after stimulation. The severity of OHSS symptoms varies & may worsen/improve over time.
Moderate OHSS
■Mild to moderate abdominal pain that may come and go
■Abdominal bloating or increased girth
■Nausea
■Vomiting
■Diarrhea
■Tenderness in the area of your ovaries
Severe OHSS
■Rapid weight gain, such as an increase of 2-4kgs in 1-2 days
■Severe abdominal pain
■Severe, persistent nausea and vomiting
■Decreased urinary frequency
■Dark urine
■Shortness of breath
■Tight or enlarged abdomen
■Dizziness
When to see a doctor?
If you have any symptoms OHSS, tell your doctor. Even if you have a mild form of the syndrome, your doctor will want to observe you for weight gain or worsening symptoms. If your symptoms are severe, last longer than a week or get worse, seek medical attention.
Moderate OHSS
■Mild to moderate abdominal pain that may come and go
■Abdominal bloating or increased girth
■Nausea
■Vomiting
■Diarrhea
■Tenderness in the area of your ovaries
Severe OHSS
■Rapid weight gain, such as an increase of 2-4kgs in 1-2 days
■Severe abdominal pain
■Severe, persistent nausea and vomiting
■Decreased urinary frequency
■Dark urine
■Shortness of breath
■Tight or enlarged abdomen
■Dizziness
When to see a doctor?
If you have any symptoms OHSS, tell your doctor. Even if you have a mild form of the syndrome, your doctor will want to observe you for weight gain or worsening symptoms. If your symptoms are severe, last longer than a week or get worse, seek medical attention.