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Does birth control help with your period? what other effects does birth control have?

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Yes: When they were first studied these hormonal preparations were designed to help women have predictable periods, influence the amount of flow , and end ovulation pain. Over time they realized birth rates dropped with use as a side effect. Eventually that became their main selling point.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 10/24/2017

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