I wanted to know about birth control purely to stop periods, bodily effects and such taking it, and recommendations on which kind to take?

Progesterone only contraceptive (found in pills, depo shot, implant and IUD) are the best option for women who would like to minimize their periods. There is a transition time that can last up to 6 months where your body is resetting it's hormones and you may have spotting. Other than that, progesterone has few or no side effects when compared to estrogen.