Characteristics of Empty Follicular Syndrome during Fertilization Embryo Transfer and its Association with Various Etiologies in Comparatively Young Patients.

Background: Nearly 0.6%-7% of patients undergoing fertilization embryo transfer (IVF ET) will not be able to yield any oocyte despite successful ovarian stimulation and this condition is called as empty follicular syndrome (EFS). EFS is a dreadful situation for clinicians as well as patients, seems to be an unavoidable clinical condition despite a proper ovarian stimulation.

Severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome: Can we eliminate it through a multipronged approach?

Background: Prevention of severe Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS), a potentially fatal complication of controlled ovarian hyperstimulation has been the aim of all fertility experts. Various pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions have been instituted but the results have been conflicting. These preventive strategies were administered in isolation or as a combination of few aiming to eliminate this iatrogenic sequel.