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It seems like its a fact that you cant grow muscle while taking birth control but my question is is it impossible or we just will take longer to develop muscle ?
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Oral contraceptives: Per "Oral Contraceptives Impair Muscle Gains In Young Women" Although use of oral contraceptive may make a significant difference, it doesn't mean that there can't be any muscle development. REF: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/04/090417084014.htm#:~:text=A%20team%20of%20researchers%20has,Muscle%20Gains%20in%20Young%20Women.
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