A case of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome associated with the methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase mutation gene

Fertil Steril. 2005 Jul;84(1):218. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2005.01.108.

Abstract

Objective: To report a case of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome with methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene 677T homozygosis mutation and A1298C gene heterozygosis mutation.

Design: Case report.

Setting: A pregnant woman in an academic hospital.

Patient(s): A woman with ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.

Intervention(s): Nadroparin was administered for 2 weeks at a dosage of 200 IU/kg twice per day and then once per day; also administered once per day were folates, 5 mg; B6 vitamin, 15 mg; and B12 vitamin, 1 mg.

Main outcome measure(s): Clinical follow-up.

Result(s): Delivery was regular within the set time limits, and the fetus was born alive and in good health.

Conclusion(s): We believe that MTHFR mutation research could be executed in women before ovarian stimulation treatment, but other observations are necessary to support this recommendation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase (NADPH2) / genetics*
  • Mutation*
  • Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome / enzymology*
  • Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome / genetics*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / enzymology*
  • Pregnancy Complications / genetics*

Substances

  • Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase (NADPH2)