The new issue of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine Journal, Fertility and Sterility, published a new study which indicates that birth control pills decreases urinary incontinence.

According to the study, premenopausal women who take oral contraceptives have lower rates of urinary incontinence when compared to women who use other forms of contraceptive.

Researchers found that the hormones in birth control pills have a positive influence on vaginal connective tissues, blood flow and thickness in premenopausal women.

Even though more studies are needed on how much effect hormones might have on urinary incontinence, study authors say doctors should consider birth control pills to treat urinary incontinence in premenopausal women.