Tag Archives: Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome

Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome or OHSS is a syndrome that generally affects women who take injectable hormone medicines to stimulate the growth of eggs in their ovaries. If you are going through the IVF procedure, intrauterine insemination, or ovulation induction, this syndrome may occur. An excessive amount of hormone medicines can eventually lead to Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome where your ovaries end up painful and swollen. Some women can also develop severe Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome which can cause abdominal pains, rapid weight gain, shortness of breath, and vomiting.