Medications prescribed to egg donors for inducing ovulation contain hormones and this can cause fluid retention. However, the treatment lasts only 10 days, so the weight gain is not usually too significative. It is uncommon for egg donation to cause egg donors to gain weight.
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Rebeca Reus
BSc, MSc
Degree in Human Biology (Biochemistry) from the Pompeu Fabra University (UPF). Official Master's Degree in Clinical Analysis Laboratory from the UPF and Master’s Degree about the Theoretical Basis and Laboratory Procedures in Assisted Reproduction from the University of Valencia (UV).
