Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome

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Tests and diagnosis

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The diagnosis of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome is based on your symptoms rather than on any test. During treatment with fertility drugs, your doctor will regularly evaluate your ovaries with a vaginal ultrasound exam. This procedure uses sound waves to create an image of the inside of your ovaries. The ovarian follicles show up as dark, circular areas. If you have OHSS, the ultrasound may show that your ovaries are swollen, with large fluid-filled cysts where the follicles developed.

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