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What are the benefits of birthcontrol pills? aside from not getting pregnant. don't they clear your skin or make periods lighter?
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Multiple: The birth control pill can decrease acne, improve periods both in terms of flow and pain, regulate your cycles, and protect against some infections. Used long term they can reduce the risk of ovarian cancer, suppress excessive hair growth, and help control conditions like endometriosis and symptomatic ovarian cysts.
Answered 6/10/2013
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