Induction of ovulation causing recurrent bloody ascites in a woman with endometriosis

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This case describes a woman with endometriosis and familial Mediterranean fever who experienced recurrent bloody ascites after ovulation induction therapy, suggesting ovulatory agents may exacerbate ascites in endometriosis patients.

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Abstract

Massive ascites associated with endometriosis is uncommon. Recurrent episodes of bloody ascites as a result of endometriosis occurred in a woman with familial Mediterranean fever, who underwent therapy for induction of ovulation. Ovulatory agents may provoke accumulation of ascites in patients with endometriosis.

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endometriosis

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Ascites Blood Endometriosis Familial Mediterranean Fever Ovulation Induction Adult Ascites Endometriosis Familial Mediterranean Fever Female Humans Ovulation Induction Recurrence

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