Oral Contraceptives

Drug / Medication

Discussed in relation to potential impacts on strength and hypertrophy, with the conclusion that human evidence does not support negative effects.

Mentioned in 3 videos

Videos Mentioning Oral Contraceptives

How to Safeguard Your Hormone Health & Fertility | Dr. Shanna Swan

How to Safeguard Your Hormone Health & Fertility | Dr. Shanna Swan

Andrew Huberman

Pharmaceuticals designed to change reproductive hormones, making them a class of endocrine-disrupting chemicals. Dr. Swan studied their adverse effects.

Dietary Fiber, Responses to Feedback, and Encouraging Exercise (Ep 86)

Dietary Fiber, Responses to Feedback, and Encouraging Exercise (Ep 86)

Stronger By Science

Discussed in relation to potential impacts on strength and hypertrophy, with the conclusion that human evidence does not support negative effects.

230 ‒ Cardiovascular disease in women: prevention, risk factors, lipids, and more

230 ‒ Cardiovascular disease in women: prevention, risk factors, lipids, and more

Peter Attia MD

Used to treat symptoms of PCOS by reducing hyperandrogenism, but older, higher-estrogen formulations can increase triglyceride levels, while lower-estrogen and transdermal forms have more modest lipid impacts. Generally safe for high-risk women with IUDs.