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Podcast: Physical Activity Researcher
Episode: Do hormonal contraceptives affect hypertrophy? Dr Ritva Taipale
Description: Challenges related to menstrual cycle, hormonal contraceptives and their side effects.
Dr Ritva Taipale has done her PhD on combined strength and endurance training in recreational endurance runners. Currently, she is working as a post-doctoral researcher in University of Jyväskylä (in Vuokatti Campus) focusing on exercise physiology of women and sport and wellness tech.
Timestamps
2:20 What are the main challenges related to menstrual cycle?
6:30 Alleviation PMS symptoms
8:00 Should athletes use hormonal contraceptives?
10:00 Does hormonal contraceptives affect hypertrophy?
12:00 Why studying hormonal contraceptives in athletes more co...