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Topic: Body - June 13 2025
Birth Control and Athletic Performance

Thinking about starting birth control but unsure how it might affect your body, performance, or training? VIS Expert and OBGYN Dr. Chimsom Oleka breaks down the science behind oral contraceptives, how they work, who they’re for, and whether they impact your strength, energy, or recovery.

By Sadee Perez

VIS Creator

& Chimsom Oleka

VIS Expert

Topic: Body

June 13 2025

06.14-VIS-Web
As women in sports, it’s important to prioritize our hormonal and menstrual health. But knowing what’s right for our bodies can be difficult. Hormonal contraceptives, commonly known as birth control, are a major topic of conversation. We spoke with VIS Expert and OGBYN, Chimsom Oleka, MD, to learn more about what birth control is and how it affects our bodies and athletic performance.  What Are Oral Contraceptives? “Oral Contraceptives are a type of hormonal medicatio...
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