The ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome

Prapas N, Karkanaki A, Prapas I, Kalogiannidis I, Katsikis I, Panidis D

The ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome is an iatrogenic potentially life-threatening condition. It is considered the most important complication of multiple ovulation induction in women who undergo assisted reproductive technologies. Diagnosis of the syndrome is based on a complex of characteristic clinical manifestations and laboratory findings. In this review …

Posted in 2006 Volume 5 – Issue 2 Tagged , , , ,

Ovarian regulation of gonadotropin secretion

Dafopoulos KC, Kallitsaris A, Messinis IE

Hypothalamus is the main regulator of reproductive function, responding to both peripheral and central nervous system messages and exerting its influence by means of neurotransmitters transported to the pituitary. Steroidal and non-steroidal ovarian hormones also play a substantial role in the normal reproductive function. During the follicular phase of the normal menstrual cycle …

Posted in 2004 Volume 3 – Issue 4 Tagged , , , ,