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Why Is Birth Control Good?

Birth control has several advantages to women who choose to use it on a daily basis. Whether in pill form, a patch, an IUD or a shot, birth control has countless advantages that counteract the several side effects that may also occur.

  1. Regulates Menstrual Cycles

    • For those with irregular or short periods, birth control can be prescribed to regulate a woman. Other women experience extremely heavy flows which are both painful and an inconvenience. Oral contraceptives as well as a Depo-Provera shot help to regulate a woman's monthly cycle.

    Prevents Pregnancy

    • With a 99% pregnancy prevention rate, contraceptives should be used with a condom to prevent the transmission of STDs and/or HIV/AIDS. Ultimately, birth control thickens the cervical mucus, which makes fertilizing a woman's egg more difficult.

    Treats PMS and PMDD

    • Every woman experiences Premenstrual syndrome symptoms once in her life. A more extreme case of PMS is premenstrual dysphoric disorder, which is caused by the hormone changes that occur in a woman's body right before her cycle. Contraceptives such as YAZ fight these symptoms and even a woman's mood throughout the month.

    Corrects Hormone Imbalances

    • Birth control helps with hormone problems. Whether from early menopause or endometriosis, oral contraceptives will even the amount of estrogen and progestin in the body so that a menstrual flow is shorter and lighter, which leads to a better quality of life.

    Prevents Acne

    • To help correct specific skin-related problems such as acne, a doctor may prescribe an oral contraceptive. Because of the even levels of hormones in the pill, it can help a girl's skin to clear up with consistent daily use.

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