Along with prevention of pregnancy, birth control pills can also be used in treating several other disorders. If the women is suffering from several menstrual cramps and other medications are not helpful, then at such times doctor can prescribe birth control pills. Intake of birth control pills will help to reduce the cramps and will prevent ovulation.  

It is also recommended for the treatment of acne where it will bind with the androgen receptors leading to the blockage of the testosterone hormone which is the main reason in causing acne. The hormone stabilization property of birth control pills will help to stop acne formation. It also helps in reducing the chance of getting ovarian cancer and ovarian cysts. For the girls who are suffering from irregular menstrual cycle or absent of menstrual cycle intake of birth control pills will help to bring back the menstrual cycle back to normal to 28 days.

It also maintains the amount of estrogen in the body to normal level so as to help protect bones. It will also be helpful in reducing the amount and length of the bleeding at the time of menstrual cycle. Because of the consumption of birth control pills, chance of getting anemia is also lowered.