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Health Benefits of Birth Control Methods. Birth control prevents unwanted pregnancies. The medical risks of pregnancy and delivery are much higher than the risks of using any birth control method. Some birth control methods have other health benefits in addition to the prevention of pregnancy. 1  Latex condoms protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Some women may have undesirable side effects while using the birth control shot. But many women adjust to it with few or no problems. Serious problems do not occur often. Irregular bleeding is the most common side effect, especially in the first 6 to 12 months of use. 1  For most women, periods become fewer and lighter.