Consensus statement on prevention and detection of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.

Background: Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome is an important condition with considerable morbidity and a small risk of mortality, which most commonly results as an iatrogenic condition following follicular stimulation of the ovaries.

Aim: To produce evidence-based and consensus statements on the prevention and detection of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS).

Method: The CREI Consensus Group met in 2008 and identified issues for inclusion and review.

In vitro maturation or in vitro fertilization for women with polycystic ovaries? A case-control study of 194 treatment cycles.

Objective: To compare the outcome of unstimulated in vitro maturation (IVM) and routine IVF/intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) for women with polycystic ovaries (PCO).

Design: Retrospective case-control study.

Setting: Fertility unit.

Clinical commentary: obstetric and respiratory management of pregnancy with severe spinal muscular atrophy.

We present a combined obstetric and respiratory perspective on two pregnancies for a woman with severe Type 2 Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Our patient had the lowest prepregnancy weight (20 kg) and vital capacity of 0.34 L (VC 11% predicted) yet to be reported in the sparse literature on pregnancy with SMA.

A pilot study to evaluate the relative efficacy of endometrial biopsy and full curettage in making a diagnosis of endometriosis by the detection of endometrial nerve fibers.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate endometrial biopsy and curettage in detecting small nerve fibers in eutopic endometrium for diagnosis of endometriosis.

Study Design: Endometrial biopsies with precise, consistent technique and curettings were taken from 37 women (20 with endometriosis and 17 without endometriosis). Sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive value were formally calculated.