Does dhea cause weight gain in women?

I started DHEA for IVF prep two weeks ago and I feel like I've gained two kilos already, mostly around my belly. Is anyone else experiencing this sudden bloating and weight gain? I'm really worried about how my body is reacting.

According to my gynecologist, DHEA can cause both fluid retention and an increase in muscle mass or fat deposit, depending on how your body metabolizes it into estrogen or testosterone. It's quite common to feel bloated initially. Keep a tracker and share these changes during your next clinical follow-up.

Arre, DHEA made me feel like a sponge holding onto every drop of water I drank! It is mostly water bloating and muscle weight, not actual fat, so don't throw away your favorite jeans just yet. Talk to your doctor to see if they can adjust things.

My daughter had to take hormonal supplements that caused her to gain some weight and feel very self-conscious. As a mother, I always advise focusing on health first rather than the scale. Please check with your specialist, they can easily verify if this is water retention or hormone imbalance.

I totally feel you, dealing with hormonal weight shifts is so frustrating. When I was on it, the bloating was real but it settled down after a month when my body adjusted. Drinking plenty of water and cutting down on extra salt really helped me manage the puffiness.