IVF & IUI
Prevention includes individualised dosing, antagonist protocols, an agonist trigger, freezing all embryos, and sometimes cabergoline. Careful monitoring lets the team adjust before problems develop. Seek urgent care — call 911 or go to an emergency department — for severe abdominal pain, rapid swelling, breathlessness, vomiting or greatly reduced urine output.
Also known as: preventing OHSS, coasting
Related Canada guides
Sources
- Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society (CFAS)
- Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) patient information
Last reviewed: September 9, 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.