What are birth control pills for other than for prevention of pregnancy?

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Is there any medical reasons why someone would have to take birth control pills other than for prevention of pregnancy?

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8 Responses to “What are birth control pills for other than for prevention of pregnancy?”

  1. achillesfear Says:

    Many of my female friends have said that they like the birth control pills because it helps regulate their cycle and also makes going through their menstration easier on them compared to without.

  2. Bug Says:

    acne control, regulatoin of menstruation and alleviation of menstruation symptoms such as cramps.

  3. Cressa Irivine Says:

    Nothing much. No, not really.

  4. everything's eventual Says:

    Depo-Prevera is used for male chemical castration.

  5. - - - - - Says:

    some people take them to regulate hormones

    this can help women regulate their periods and treat acne just to name a couple

  6. eltoroimpecable Says:

    endometriosis.

  7. I Know - Pick ME Says:

    To regulate their period. Some people don’t have normal periods so they need regulated. Some doctors also prescribe them because they lessen cramps during your period.

  8. elastichick2 Says:

    Several women have dysmenorrhea, or severe menstral cramps. It feels like there is a meat grinder in their abdomen. The pill curbs these cramps substantially.

    Also, the new extended-cycle pill Seasonale greatly benefits women with anemia.

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