10 Things You didn’t Know About Birth Control Pills.

21 Aug 10 Things You didn’t Know About Birth Control Pills.

We all know the primary purpose of birth control pills (to prevent pregnancy) but did you also know there are other uses of the pill besides that?
Below are 10 things you didn’t know about birth control pills

· It regulates your period.

Poly-cystic Ovarian Syndrome(PCOS) is a condition which causes irregular periods due to hormone imbalance. Birth control pills can help regulate this menstrual cycle by
lowering certain hormone levels.

· Eases endometriosis.

Endometriosis is a condition in which tissues that normally lines the inside of the uterus (endometrium) grows outside the uterus. Most females with this condition usually experience pelvic pain and cramps during their cycle. Birth control pills are often prescribed to treat endometriosis. It thins out the uterine lining and prevents periods temporarily because of the pain that comes with it. It also helps to improve the cramps and pelvic pain.

· Helps with menstrual cramps.

The pills could be the solution to menstrual cramps when over the counter medication don’t seem to work.

· Helps the skin.

Females produce male sex hormones but in smaller amounts than men usually do. Some women produce more than the normal amount and this results in acne and excessive hair growth. The pill slows the making of the male hormones and as a result acne and unwanted body and facial hair are reduced.

· Reduces your chances of getting anaemia.

Because taking the pill leads to less menstrual bleeding, the chances of getting anaemia is reduced greatly.

· Lowers chances of certain cancer.

Birth control pills lower a woman’s chances of getting endometrial cancer, ovarian cancer and ovarian cysts.

· It stops menstrual migraine.

Study shows that 60% of women experience migraine during their period and this is triggered by a drop in estrogen. The pill helps to prevent this menstrual associated migraine.

· It treats Menorrhagia.

Menorrhagia is defined as menstrual blood loss greater than 80ML or the patient’s perceived normal blood loss volume. The pill can help treat this heavy menstrual bleeding by making the flow lighter and this is done by thinning the lining of the uterus. 10% of women of reproductive age experience menorrhagia and if not treated can lead to anemia.

· It helps with premenstrual syndrome (PMS).

PMS symptoms such as mood swings, breast soreness, weight gain and bloating, acne which occur two weeks before a woman’s period can be managed with the pill. The pill is prescribed to stop ovulation and keep hormone levels balanced. Symptoms improve when oral contraceptives are prescribed continuously.

· Solves acne problems.

Birth control pills can be used to cure moderate to severe acne which over the counter medications haven’t cured.