Although there have been many reported negative side effects in regards to the birth control patch, there are also some benefits.
Aside from the obvious benefit of preventing unwanted pregnancy, the other benefits include the following.
1.
Decreased symptoms of PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome).
Premenstrual syndrome is a series of symptoms that are related to a woman's menstrual cycle.
These symptoms can range from psychological, physical, and emotional reactions.
Through the use of the Birth Control Patch, it has been shown that there is a significant decrease in these symptoms.
This means less fatigue, mood swings or changes, as well as many of the other symptoms related to PMS.
2.
A decrease in amount of acne.
Acne is a common inflammatory disease of the skin that causes lesions, that many refer to as pimples, zits, or spots.
Known to be very common during adolescence, the Birth Control Patch has been known to decrease the amounts of "breakouts" due to acne.
Many women using the patch have seen a decrease in the amount of existing acne that they previously had.
3.
Protection against pelvic inflammatory disease.
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease is basically an infection of the female uterus, ovaries, or fallopian tubes.
Common side effects of this disease result in lower abdominal pain, painful sexual intercourse, and irregular menstrual bleeding.
The Birth Control Patch has been proven to protect women against this disease.
4.
Decrease in risk of endometrial and ovarian cancer.
Ovarian cancer is a malignant tumor that is located on the ovary.
In most cases, this cancer ends up being benign; however, if it is untreated, it can become malignant.
There has been evidence that the Birth Control Patch decreases the risk of getting this type of cancer.