These side effects, though annoying, will not damage your health. Further, they are usually temporary and disappear within three months. If they persist longer, consult your gyneacologist. It is convenient to use. Unlike a condom, the pill does not interrupt sex.
Periods are usually lighter and shorter.
Periods get regulated and occur every 28 days. As it prevents ovulation, in addition to its contraceptive action it also eliminates mid-cycle pain which some women experience with ovulation. The pill does not decrease a woman's chances of getting pregnant once she's off the pill and wants to conceive. These benefits include a reduced incidence of benign ovarian cysts, ectopic pregnancy, pelvic inflammatory disease, anemia, rheumatoid arthritis and most importantly, endometrial and ovarian cancer. If there is a danger of contracting an STD, always use a condom.