What are the uses of hormonal birth control?

• Birth Control
  
• Regulation of menstrual cycles
  
• Treatment of heavy and painful periods
  
• Treatment of premenstrual syndrome
  
• Prevention of menstrual migraines
  
• Decrease in risk of endometrial cancer, ovarian cancer and colorectal cancer
  
• Treatment of acne and hirsutism
  
• Improved bone mineral density
  
• Treatment of pelvic pain due to endometriosis