There's more good news than you may think. Birth control pills can help regulate your monthly period. Women using the pill tend to have less bleeding and fewer cramps during their monthly periods. Regular periods can also allow you to plan vacations and work-related travel with confidence. Birth control pills can provide relief from acne and facial hair.
Many women have acne throughout their reproductive years.
Some have excess hair on their chins and upper lips. Birth control pills can help control the hormones that cause these problems. Birth control pills can provide relief from symptoms of menopause. The hormones in birth control pills can help ease the symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes, night sweats and irregular monthly periods. Birth control pills can strengthen your bones.