Thrombocythemia and hemoperitoneum after transvaginal oocyte retrieval for in vitro fertilization

Fertility and Sterility
Salem A El-ShawarbyStuart A Lavery

Abstract

To present the first report of massive hemoperitoneum in a case of essential thrombocythemia after transvaginal oocyte retrieval for IVF and review the relevant literature related to the management of patients with this condition. Case report. Assisted conception unit of a tertiary care university hospital in the United Kingdom. A 37-year-old woman with essential thrombocythemia who developed massive intra-abdominal bleeding after transvaginal oocyte retrieval for IVF. Emergency laparotomy and right salpingoophorectomy. Resuscitation of the patient. Overall management of the patient is discussed. The management of patients with essential thrombocythemia at the childbearing period poses a difficult problem. Fertility may be reduced, and an adverse outcome of pregnancy due to thrombotic or bleeding complications is a matter of concern. A multidisciplinary approach with close and early cooperation with the hematologists before initiation of IVF therapy for patients with essential thrombocythemia is essential. Efforts should be made to reduce the platelet count and assess the platelet function before embarking on IVF, keeping in mind the double jeopardy from bleeding and thrombosis in these cases.

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