Nordette is an oral contraceptive that is used to prevent pregnancy, to regulate menstrual cycles and to treat acne. Birth control is a very personal choice. These days, couples have many options when it comes to preventing pregnancy. Choices range from the old reliable methods of condoms, diaphragms and pills to the newer forms of contraception such as patches and vaginal rings.

Birth control pills such as Nordette offer some unique benefits:

• Regulation of menstrual cycles
• Lightening of the blood flow during the period with less loss of iron – less likely to develop iron-deficient anemia
• Less frequent occurrence of bothersome menstrual symptoms such as pain
• Lessening of the risk of ovarian cysts
• Lessening the likelihood of acute pelvic inflammatory disease, called PID for short
• Improvement in acne
• Lessening the likelihood of having benign cysts or lumps in the breast
• Protection against certain cancers of the ovary or lining of the uterus

To some extent, birth control pills also allow women to time when their periods occur. This can be helpful if a vacation or some special event is coming up. While that's not a great reason to decide to take the pill, it is an added benefit.