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It has been recognized for over 50 years that combined oral contraceptives (COCs) are also capable of offering health benefits beyond contraception through the treatment and prevention of several gynaecological and medical disorders.
Kathryn A Martin, MD. Oral contraceptives (OCs) are a reliable form of contraception and have noncontraceptive benefits, as well. Furthermore, the decrease in both estrogen and progestin content in the last decade has led to a reduction in both side effects and cardiovascular complications [1].