Low-Hormone Birth Control Pills: Benefits & What to Know

The low-hormone birth control pill is an option for preventing unplanned pregnancies. The low-hormone pills also have other benefits in addition to preventing pregnancy.

Low-Hormone Birth Control

• Most low-hormone birth control pills are a combination of estrogen and progestin. There is a low dose of estrogen in these types of birth control pills. There are many benefits to using low-hormone birth control pills versus a typical birth control pill.

Pregnancy Prevention

• When taken correctly, low-hormone birth control pills are highly effective (up to 99 percent effective) in preventing pregnancy.

Regulated Menstrual Cycles

• For women who suffer from irregular menstrual cycles and/or heavy periods, a low-hormone birth control pill might help to regulate their menstrual cycles and cause shorter periods with lighter bleeding.

Improvement in Acne

• Low-hormone birth control pills can help improve the symptoms and severity of acne.

Reduced Ovarian Cyst and Cancer Risk

• Most birth control pills, including low-hormone pills, can help to reduce ovarian cysts and ovarian cancer in women, according to www.cancer.org.