Calcium for Prevention of Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome

Summary

There are many protocols for prevention of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, intravenous calcium is a novel protocol. But still there is lack of evidence of it is real effect in prevention of OHSS \& the mechanism of its action is still questionable . In the study the investigators try to search for the evidence for its effect \& the real mechanism for its action.

Timeline

Start

2011-10

Primary completion

2013-09

Completion

2013-09

Publications

• El-Khayat W, Elsadek M. Calcium infusion for the prevention of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome: a double-blind randomized controlled trial. Fertil Steril. 2015 Jan;103(1):101-5. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2014.09.046.

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