Birth control offers a safe, effective, and convenient way to protect yourself from unwanted pregnancies. Birth control pills come with additional benefits, including acne reduction, decreasing menstrual cramps, and making your flow lighter and more regular. Also, the birth control pill can decrease the risks of ectopic pregnancy, ovarian cysts, and infections in the fallopian tubes, ovaries, and uterus can be used to treat anemia, PCOS, endometriosis, heavy periods, and more.