Effect of birth control on building muscle

missemmapeel

Hello MFP'ers,

I am on the mini-pill (norethindrone, branded as micronor in Canada), and am wondering what effect it has on building muscle. I've been lifting heavy for over a year now and have developed some very nice muscles. Now I am wondering what impact my birth control choice is having on my muscle development.

I've read an article or two that say some birth control decreases women's ability to develop muscle, but they don't say which ones. Any endocrinologists or gynaecologists in the audience with expertise in this area? Should I go off the pill and try another form of birth control?

It just seems a shame to work so hard if I could be seeing faster gains.

Thanks,
Emma

LazSommer

yep

sunsoakeddreamer

I had never heard this before so I had to google, read an article on bodybuilding.com (so I'm an expert now.. juust kidding)
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/no-boys-allowed-4-birth-control-fitness-myths.html
Looks to be a myth. Plus, judging by your profile pic, it doesn't look like it's holding you back! All I know for sure is your gains will certainly stop if you get pregnant