Can the pill help balance hormones? Understanding hormonal control and symptom management
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Approximately 12.6% of women aged 15–49 in the U.S. use combined oral contraceptive pills, often for non-contraceptive benefits like managing cycle-related symptoms. While many ask, **can the pill help balance hormones**, the answer is nuanced: it controls symptoms by suppressing your natural hormonal cycle rather than restoring a natural 'balance'.
