Ovarian Abscess Following Therapeutic Insemination
1994
Ovarian Abscess After Insemination
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Bradford A. Kolb, Lane Mercer, Albert J. Peters, Ralph Kazer
Primary Institution: Northwestern University Medical School
Hypothesis
Can intrauterine insemination (IUI) with husband's semen lead to ovarian abscess?
Conclusion
Ovarian abscess is a rare complication following IUI, and early diagnosis and intervention are crucial.
Supporting Evidence
- Pelvic infections can occur after IUI due to the violation of the cervical barrier.
- The patient required surgery due to the severity of the infection.
- Antibiotic therapy was initially ineffective, necessitating surgical intervention.
Takeaway
This study talks about a woman who got an infection in her ovary after a procedure to help her get pregnant, showing that this can happen even though it's rare.
Methodology
Case report of a patient who developed an ovarian abscess after IUI, including treatment details.
Limitations
Only one case is reported, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
35-year-old female with stage-1 endometriosis.
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