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Article: Follitropin-[alpha]/menotropin: Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome and elevated liver enzymes: case report
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- Reactions Weekly
- Article date:
- November 1, 2008
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A 39-year-old woman developed ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome and elevated liver enzymes after ovulation induction with follitropin-a [Gonalef] and menotropin [Menopur].
The woman had a history of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, but had normal liver enzymes. Ten days after undergoing ovulation induction with follitropin-a and menotropin [dosages and durations of therapies not stated], she presented with dehydration, decreased urine output, nausea, vomiting, abdominal distension, pedal oedema and weight gain. Massive ascites and right-sided pleural effusion were evident during physical examination. During her 23-day hospital stay, a gradual increase in her liver enzymes were noted, with ...