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Oral contraceptives may impair muscle recovery 🚨

A potential concern for athlete users.

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Tom Coughlin
Oct 09, 2024
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Influence of Second-Generation Oral Contraceptives on Muscle Recovery after Repeated Resistance Exercise in Trained Females

Background

Oral contraceptives (OCs) are commonly used by female athletes, but what effects do they have on skeletal muscle? 🧐

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