A healthcare provider will examine you and review your health history. Birth control pills are given in monthly cycles. The first pill starts with your first few days of your period. From that point on, your cycle will adjust to the pill cycle. You will have a light, regular menstrual period.
Many women have less premenstrual problems.
Other benefits of the pill include decreased risk of uterine and ovarian cancers. There are some rare, but severe, side effects that you may want to review with your healthcare provider. All rights reserved. Information in this document is subject to change without notice.