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    GlossaryOvarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome

    medical condition from fertility treatments causing swollen, painful ovaries

    Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS) is a medical condition that can occur in women undergoing fertility treatments, particularly those involving injectable hormone medications to stimulate egg production. It is characterized by swollen, painful ovaries and can lead to symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, and, in severe cases, fluid accumulation in the abdomen and chest, blood clots, and kidney failure.

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