About this episode

Dr. Sasha Hakman discusses ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) and its implications for patients undergoing IVF or egg freezing.

Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, or OHSS, is a potential complication of ovarian stimulation that Dr. Sasha believes every patient going through IVF or egg freezing should understand. After seeing thousands of women comment that they wished they had known about OHSS before treatment, she knew it deserved a deeper conversation. In this solo episode, Dr. Sasha breaks down what OHSS actually is, why it happens, who is most at risk, and the steps fertility doctors can take to help prevent it. She explains the important role trigger shots play, the difference between mild and more serious cases, and the symptoms patients should know to look out for. She also opens up about her own experience with OHSS and shares what she’s learned from managing it in her patients. In this episode: What OHSS is and why it happens after ovarian stimulation Who may be at higher risk during IVF or egg freezing Why the HCG trigger can increase the risk of OHSS How fertility protocols can be adjusted to help prevent it What symptoms to watch for and when to contact your doctor Dr. Sasha’s personal experience with OHSS and what recovery can look like The biggest takeaway: OHSS shouldn’t be something you…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Sasha Hakman

Topics covered

• Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
• IVF
• egg freezing
• fertility treatment
• risk factors
• symptoms

Keywords

• OHSS
• IVF
• egg freezing
• fertility
• trigger shots
• symptoms
• risk factors

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