If you take birth control for acne, does it also protect against pregnancy?

If your doctor has given you birth control to help with your acne, and you take it according to instructions, yes! There are quite a few potential benefits of birth control but its original design was to regulate hormones in order to control ovulation and prevent embryo implantation. However, this hormone regulation has come with some great side effects! Acne control, improved cramps and reduced period flow are the main ones.