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Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome |
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Ovarian Hyper-Stimulation Syndrome (OHSS) occurs when the response to injections to stimulate egg production as part of an ART treatment, is greater than would normally be expected. Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) can often be affected by this issue, but if can also happen to women who have not been diagnosed with PCOS. The symptoms usually begin four to five days after the eggs have been collected, but on some occasions can begin earlier.
In the mild-to-moderate form of OHSS symptoms may include enlarged ovaries a feeling of discomfort in the abdomen and nausea. If the syndrome is severe patients may also experience swelling of the abdomen causing shortness of breath and a reduction in the amount of urine produced. This form of the syndrome is however very rare.
Tradition Chinese Medicine classifies OHSS as being causes by “Damp Heat” and provides a multitude of acupuncture point combinations which can be tailored to the individual in order to “drain” this Damp Heat. This is a subject on which Naava Carman has written and held lectures for others acupuncturists.
If these symptoms only become apparent after egg collection, Naava offers a daily acupuncture treatment for three days which Traditional Chinese Medicine advocates to reduce the symptoms of bloating, nausea and internal swelling in order to allow the implantation to go ahead. As with many Tradition Chinese Medicine treatments, no research has been undertake to test the efficacy of this treatment in randomised controlled trials although there is evidence demonstrating the efficacy of acupuncture to treat nausea. Please see the Traditional Chinese Medicine page for more information.
Traditional Chinese Medicine is a complementary therapy and the Fertility Support Company does not advocate it as an alternative to Western medicine. If you are in any doubt about your health or symptoms you are experiencing you should consult your doctor. The Fertility Support Company and its practitioners do not claim to “cure” OHSS or any other ailment.
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