Can birth control help with endometriosis?
Medically reviewed Sep 2026 by Sarah Toler, DNP
If you have endometriosis (a condition where tissue grows outside of your uterus instead of inside it), hormonal birth control might be an option to lessen your symptoms. There are a bunch of hormonal methods that can help make your periods more predictable, help you bleed less, or even make your period go away completely.
Medically Reviewed
Last updated September 2026
Sarah Toler, DNP
Senior Director of Content
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Periods & vaginal health
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