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JOURNAL OF ASSISTED REPRODUCTION AND GENETICS
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SPRINGER/PLENUM PUBLISHERS
DOI: 10.1007/s10815-023-02855-3
Keywords
Egg donation; Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS); Ovarian stimulation
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This study aimed to evaluate self-reported survey data from US oocyte donors on their experiences with ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) and investigate possible correlations between OHSS severity and number of oocytes retrieved, trigger type, and prior OHSS history. An 85-question retrospective survey was conducted online, and the results showed that donors who received GnRH agonist triggers reported milder OHSS compared to those who received hCG or dual triggers. Among donors undergoing multiple retrieval cycles, the severity of OHSS in the second cycle was strongly associated with the severity in the first cycle.
PurposeTo evaluate self-reported survey data provided by US oocyte donors on their experiences with ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome and possible correlations between OHSS severity and number of oocytes retrieved, trigger type, and prior OHSS history.MethodsAn 85-question retrospective survey was administered online. Survey questions included demographic information, reasons for donating, immediate per-cycle experiences and outcomes, perceptions of informed consent, and perceived impact of donation on long-term health. Quantitative Data for this study was collected between February 2019 and September 2020 via Qualtrics(XM) (January 2019), an online survey platform. Follow-up interviews were also conducted. Participants were recruited via fertility clinics, egg donation agencies, and online forum. The research was approved by the University of California, San Francisco Institutional Review Board (#14-14765).ResultsOf 420 initiated US oocyte donor online surveys, 289 (68%) respondents provided detailed information on per cycle experiences with ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, number of oocytes retrieved, and trigger type over a total of 801 cycles. On cycles where donors reported receiving GnRH agonist triggers (n = 337), they reported milder OHSS compared to cycles with hCG or dual triggers. Among donors undergoing multiple retrieval cycles, the severity of OHSS in second cycles was strongly associated with OHSS severity in first cycles.ConclusionSelf-reported OHSS in oocyte donors is lower in GnRH antagonist stimulation protocols combined with GnRHa trigger and in cycles where donors reported fewer than 30 oocytes retrieved. Donors who reported severe OHSS on a prior cycle were significantly more likely to experience severe OHSS on a subsequent cycle.
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