Oral contraceptive pills aka birth control as known by the layman in reality provides remedy to a wide range of problems.

Filled with the two female hormones estrogen and progestin that are generally produced by the ovaries, oral contraceptives prevent ovulation, and hence lead to thinner uterine lining. These oral contraceptives are very effective in preventing pregnancy. Hence planning a family is very easy with helpful drugs like these.
Besides this obvious benefit oral contraceptives can relieve severe menstrual cramps. They also prevent ovulation and save you from the ovulation pain in the middle of the menstrual cycle.

These pills are used to regulate the period length and frequency. They create a regular 28 day cycle and protect the bones by supplying estrogen. The hormones in oral contraceptives heal acne. Because you bleed less while on these pills you will not face anemia and its consequences. The risk of ovarian cysts, ovarian cancer and endometrial cancer also reduces.

These pills can relieve hormonal imbalance conditions of polycystic ovaries; they are also prescribed for girls with deficiency in estrogen and those suffering from endometrosis.

A few minor remediable problems may be faced while using oral contraceptives. Spotting may be experienced. It will disappear after around three weeks of usage of the capsules.

Nausea, a possible side effect can be eliminated by taking the pill along with some food, or taking a pill with lower estrogen content. Exercise and a balanced diet help counter mood swings. To prevent weight gain avoid fast foods, and eat more fruits and veggies. Also exercise well daily.

These pills should only be taken with the supervision of an experienced doctor for safety reasons. They cause no birth defects, fall in fertility levels or difficulty to conceive in future.