What are the benefits of taking birth control pills?

When it comes to family planning, there are a lot of options out there. From condoms to intrauterine devices (IUDs), the possibilities are endless (not really, but you get the point). And while all methods have their advantages and disadvantages, one that stands out among them is birth control pills.

But why take something every day when you can just use your good old trusty pull-out game? Well, let’s dive into the benefits of taking birth control pills and see why they may be worth considering.

Hormone Regulation

One major benefit of taking birth control pills is hormone regulation. Birth control pills contain synthetic versions of both estrogen and progesterone (fancy words alert!), which help regulate your body’s natural hormone levels.

This can lead to several positive effects, such as reducing menstrual cramps & headaches, saving you from having an emergency stash of chocolates during periods; stabilizing mood swings, which makes living with perimenopausal hormones a little less painful for people around you, improving acne conditions, nobody likes uninvited zits at adult age! and even decreasing instances of PMS symptoms such as bloating or fatigue. So if Aunt Flo has been getting too friendly recently (not everyone loves visitors last we checked!) or if your hormones are going haywire in general (let’s face it- because YOLO right?), these tiny pill packed power supply will entirely justify popping up some hormone regulating superheroes into our system daily(we got no choice!).

Protection Against Pregnancy

Oh come on now…it ain’t rocket science!

The primary purpose behind using any form of contraception is preventing pregnancy only – this again speaks absolute sense! If used correctly (i.e., taken every day at the same time) ya’ll better not forget taking your vitamins ;P, birth control pills are 99% effective at preventing pregnancy.

And we know the last thing any of us need is a surprise pumpkin that’s going to cost an arm and leg, which Ain’t nobody got time or money for that – Hence updating our daily pill schedule looks like a viable option.

Birth Control Pills come in two forms:

Combination Pills

They contain synthetic versions of estrogen and progesterone. These hormones work together to thicken cervical mucus (making it harder for sperm to enter) & also inhibit ovulation by ensuring there’s no release of eggs from your ovaries (Temporary closure till further notice only during party hours😉!)

Progestin-Only Pills

These only have progestin as their active hormone ingredient(boring, but still important!). Unlike combination pills, these do not contain estrogen hence are well-suited for people who experience adverse side-effects with increased levels of estrogen in their bodies. They often thin out the lining around the uterus and make cervical mucus thicker just like common antibiotics but works opposite – No joke

So basically neither husbands nor boyfriends have an excuse anymore because taking care should be everyone’s responsibility!

Amenorrhea

Another interesting benefit you can witness after starting birth control pills if amenorrhea(No periods) AKA Period holiday/ Menstruation break You heard me right, No more cramps every month,no running out panty/tampon stock crazily into midnight stores waiting rooms when all you want is some Netflix & chill!. This blessing comes primarily from certain types of birth control such as Depo-Provera injections, hormonal IUDs, etc., however combination pills can yield similar results(not always though).

Now before you flock over your doctors asking about this miracle-working pill mix(gotcha covered), take note that regular periods serve another purpose i.e., marking proper body functions signaling around healthy ovulation, which can all pose a problem when periods completely dissipate.

Reduced Risk of Ovarian Cysts & Cancer

Studies have shown that taking birth control pills over a long period reduced risks of developing both ovarian cysts and cancer. This happens due to the regulation of hormones within your body via oral contraceptive use.

The risk of ovarian cancer decreases by 50% in those individuals who take birth control pills for more than three years (Let’s hear it for our little balls o’trouble!), while instances of painful or malignant ovarian cysts are lesser likely to happen with people using these contraceptives regularly (we deserve some mental peace).

When it comes down to it, any method you choose will have its own set of advantages and disadvantages(Can’t win them all right). However, if you’re looking into contraception methods that offer convenience, flexibility and added benefits beyond just pregnancy prevention during spontaneous episodes – then perhaps trying out those tiny-hormone regulating miracle workers we talked about might help!

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