Many young women who are not sexually active choose to use birth control for a variety of reasons — some not even related to pregnancy prevention. Reasons may be related to reducing heavy menstrual bleeding, cramping or acne. If you’re considering sexual activity or have been sexually active in the past, being on birth control is a smart decision. Its been proven that birth control can help prevent or lessen: acne, bone thinning, cysts in your breasts and ovaries, serious infections in your ovaries, fallopian tubes, and uterus, iron deficiency (anemia), and PMS (premenstrual syndrome). SOURCE: Medical News Today, 2023