benefits of birth control shot
Health Benefits of Birth Control Methods. Birth control prevents unwanted pregnancies. The medical risks of pregnancy and delivery are much higher than the risks of using any birth control method. Some birth control methods have other health benefits in addition to the prevention of pregnancy. 1  Latex condoms protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Some of the other benefits include: 1  Preventing cancer on the lining of the uterus. 2  No daily pills required. 3  Contains no estrogen (for women who are breastfeeding)  Private method of birth control (no messy packaging left 1  around) Improved sex life (feel more spontaneous)  No prep work before having sex (as required for condoms)