How is both control used besides of avoiding pregnancy
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1. Summary of the results
The analyses provided highlight the various non-contraceptive benefits of hormonal and non-hormonal contraceptive methods, including relief from menstrual pain, treatment of acne, and menstrual regulation [1]. According to [5], 14% of users rely on hormonal contraception solely for non-contraceptive purposes, while 20% use it for both pregnancy prevention and other reasons. The report from the Guttmacher Institute, as mentioned in [2], finds that more than half of women who take oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) identify other immediate health benefits, with 1.5 million women taking OCPs solely for non-contraceptive reasons [2]. Additionally, [3] provides extensive information on the non-contraceptive benefits of oral hormonal contraceptives, including treatment of menstrual bleeding disorders, dysmenorrhea, and endometriosis [3]. Source [4] discusses the non-contraceptive benefits of various contraceptive methods, including controlling heavy menstrual bleeding and reducing the risk of certain cancers [4]. Furthermore, [2] reports on a study finding that more than half of pill users rely on the method for reasons other than pregnancy prevention, with 1.5 million women using OCPs solely for non-contraceptive reasons [2].
2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints
A key point missing from the original statement is the range of non-contraceptive benefits associated with different contraceptive methods, as highlighted in [3] and [4]. Additionally, the original statement does not consider the variations in usage patterns among different demographics, such as teenagers, who are more likely to use the pill for non-contraceptive purposes than for birth control, as noted in [2]. Alternative viewpoints, such as the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of oral hormonal contraceptives, as discussed in [3], and the importance of awareness among healthcare professionals and users, as emphasized in [4], are also not mentioned in the original statement. Furthermore, the original statement does not account for the diversity of contraceptive methods and their respective non-contraceptive benefits, as discussed in [1] and [4].
3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement
The original statement may be oversimplifying the uses of contraceptive methods, as it only mentions avoiding pregnancy, without considering the broader range of health benefits associated with these methods, as discussed in [1], [5], and [2]. This framing may benefit pharmaceutical companies that manufacture contraceptive products, as it focuses on the primary use of these products, rather than their additional health benefits [3]. On the other hand, women's health organizations and healthcare providers may benefit from a more nuanced understanding of the non-contraceptive benefits of contraceptive methods, as it can inform more comprehensive and patient-centered care [4]. Additionally, the original statement's narrow focus on avoiding pregnancy may perpetuate existing biases against the use of contraceptive methods for non-contraceptive purposes, as noted in [2].