Benefits of OCP's other than contraception

Dr. Ahmad Najmi, Index Medical College, Indore
There is reduced risk of :

* Ovarian cysts

* Ovarian & endometrial cancer

* Benign breast diseases

* Lower incidence of ectopic pregnancy

There is less common chances of

* iron deficiency
* rheumatoid arthritis
* Pre-menstrual tension
* Dysmenorrhea
* Endometriosis
* Acne
* Hirsutism