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Is it true the birth control make it harder for you to lose weight and build muscle ?
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Inhibits muscle gain: Hormones in oral contraceptives increase your estrogen and progesterone levels to prevent ovulation. The higher levels of these hormones may result in decreased DHEA anabolic hormones, which causes inhibited muscle gain. Studies have shown that oral contraceptive use impairs muscle gains in young women. Weight loss is not affected, as that is calorie dependent.
Answered 2/19/2021
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