Ovaries: Syndromes

List the different ovarian syndromes.

• Ovarian Hyperstimulation syndrome

• Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

• Ovarian Remnant Syndrome

• Peritoneal inclusion cysts

• Paraovarian cysts

What ovarian syndrome is a FREQUENT iatrogenic (illness caused by medical treatment) complication of ovulation induction (infertility treatments)?

Ovarian Hyperstimulation syndrome

In a MILD form of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, the patient presents with what?

Pelvic discomfort, but no significant weight gain

In ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome do the ovaries enlarge, yes or no? What is there measurement?

Yes; GREATER than 5 cm in diameter

With SEVERE ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, what would you see?

• Patient has SEVERE pelvic pain

• Abdominal distention

• ENLARGED ovaries, measuring 10 cm in diameter

What is SEVERE ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome associated with?

• Ascites

• Pleural effusion

• Numerous LARGE, Thin-walled cysts seen throughout the PERIPHERY of the ovaries

Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome is treated and resolved in?

2 to 3 weeks