Table 1.
Patients and ICSI cycles characteristics of the three groups of the study
| Normoresponders | Low-risk OHSS | High-risk OHSS | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of patients | 19 | 13 | 28 | - |
| Female age (year) | 32.11 (20-38) | 29.0 (23-35) | 29.46 (23-38) | NS |
| PCOS | ||||
| Yes n (%) | 0 (0) | 3 (5) | 7 (11.6) | 0.007 |
| No n (%) | 19 (31.7 ) | 10 (16.7) | 21 (35) | |
| Infertility type | ||||
| Primary n (%) | 12 (20) | 9 (15) | 24 (40) | 0.043 |
| Secondary n (%) | 7 (11.6) | 4 (6.7) | 4 (6.7) | |
| Duration of infertility (year) | 4.89 (1-16) | 5.96 (0.5-14) | 6.04 (1-13) | NS |
| Embryo transfer | ||||
| Achieved n (%) | 14 (23.4) | 13 (21.6) | 18 (30) | NS |
| Canceled n (%) | 5 (8.3) | 0 (0) | 10 (16.7) |
Variables are presented as frequency (%). Quantitative variables are presented as median (minimum-maximum). The chance of moderate-to-severe OHSS in high risk OHSS group increased in PCOS patients up to 13.9 times higher than other patients without PCOS. OHSS is higher in patients with primary infertility than those with secondary infertility. Differences are statistically significant (p <0.05). NS; no significant differences. PCOS; polycystic ovarian syndrome.