Key result
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome during in vitro fertilization elevates the risk of thrombotic complications by 100-fold, while the overall incidence of thrombosis in IVF remains rare at approximately 0.2%.
Why the study?
Thrombosis is a serious complication of in vitro fertilization procedures, especially in patients with ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, underscoring the need for careful monitoring and prevention.
Do in vitro fertilization procedures and ovarian stimulation increase the risk of venous and arterial thromboses?
Do in vitro fertilization procedures and ovarian stimulation increase the risk of venous and arterial thromboses?
While thrombosis is a rare complication of IVF, the risk is markedly amplified by ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, necessitating careful monitoring and targeted prophylactic strategies such as the use of cryopreserved embryos.
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May warrant targeted prophylaxis in OHSS-complicated IVF; leaves open optimal strategies in prospective trials.
Бицадзе et al. (2025) conducted a review in In vitro fertilization (IVF) and thrombotic complications. In vitro fertilization (IVF) and ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) vs. Natural conception or IVF without OHSS was evaluated on Venous and arterial thromboses. Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome during in vitro fertilization elevates the risk of thrombotic complications by 100-fold, while the overall incidence of thrombosis in IVF remains rare at approximately 0.2%.
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