Myrrh for treatment of severe vulvar edema in ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome

Abstract

BackgroundSevere vulvar edema is a rare entity occurring with ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. This edema can be incapacitating; causing pain and limited patient mobility. With the usual conservative approach, vulvar edema can take several days to resolve.AimThe aim of this case report is to describe the use of local myrrh for the management of severe vulvar edema associated with ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.Case Presentation29-year-old female with severe vulvar edema associated with ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.ConclusionLocal myrrh application for severe vulvar edema in ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome resulted in substantial improvement, and with further studies, myrrh could be used as an option for the management of vulvar edema.

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“…Myrrh helps maintain increased levels of white blood cells (WBC) through the healing period 78 . The native myrrh use for severe vulvar edema in ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome may result in substantial improvement [79].…”