Physical & psychological changes associated with controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation in women undergoing assisted reproductive techniques. (c1999)

Abstract

The clinical use of assisted reproductive techniques nowadays is intimately dependent on the use of controlled ovarian hyperstimulation. Ovarian hyperstimulation with Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone analogues (GnRHa) suppression of endogenous gonadotropin activity, and with Human Menopausal Gonadotropin (HMG) or FSH monotherapy is commonplace in Vitro Fertilization Programs (IVF). FSH monotherapy includes purified FSH, highly purified FSH and recombinant FSH. Although the treatment outcome has a significant percentage of success, its process is often a heavy strain on the couples. The objective of the study is to examine the physical and psychological changes associated with controlled ovarian hyperstimulation in women undergoing assisted reproductive techniques. A prospective study will be performed at AUH, Assisted Reproductive Technology Unit. The data will be collected from the charts of the patients who presented to the clinic and have been evaluated to receive the treatment for induction of ovulation. A special questionnaire is designed for the gathering of the data. Results will be withdrawn and evaluated through a special program SPSS with the, assistance of a biostatistician. The patients will be evaluated for the adverse effects associated with the treatment and for the anxiety accompanied by it. Patients assessment and personal acceptance of the treatment will be also evaluated ... The study will give us an idea about the physical and psychological changes that accompany the controlled ovarian hyperstimulation in women undergoing assisted reproductive techniques.