Birth Control Pills: It may come as a surprise to you but birth control pills are more than just pregnancy stoppers. These tiny tablets could be used to prevent acne, regulate estrogen and progesterone production and help manage polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). However, they are not a magic fix and surely far from one-size-fits-all.
The Science Behind Birth Control Pills-How They Work?
Oral Contraceptives or birth control pills come in two different types: progestin-only pills (mini pills) and combined pills (with progestin and estrogen). These pills primarily prevent ovulation, thicken the cervical mucus to prevent sperm and thin the uterine’s lining to deter implantation.
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Surprising Benefits: More Than Just Contraception
Birth Control Pills are a highly effective way for girls and women struggling with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). This is primarily because these pills helps in balancing the levels of estrogen and progesterone while also curbing irregular menstrual cycles and excess androgens levels in the body.
In addition to these advantages, birth control pills demonstrate unmatched efficacy in shrinking oil glands and reducing testosterone (the primary male sex hormone that is also present in small quantities in women) levels in the body. These pills are also useful to treat dysmenorrhea or painful periods that affect almost 50-90 percent of women. They also reduce the production of prostaglandin that slashes cramps by as much as 8 percent.
Birth Control Pills are also useful in cutting down the risk of ovarian cysts by as much as 50 percent, which reduces the risks of lower endometrial and ovarian cancer by 30-50 percent and even the symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).
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