August 12, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Let’s just say it – periods suck. Whether you experience heavy bleeding, horrible cramps, side effects such as anemia, or all those conditions, periods can get in the way of a lot in life. The reality is, cramping can prevent you […]
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January 27, 2020
Written by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH The birth control pill was officially approved in 1960 in the US and is used widely worldwide. Its main ingredients are progesterone, which was discovered in 1928 –in rabbits!) and estrogen. However, when manufacturers researched how to make a commercial pill at an affordable price, they used yams. The […]
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November 8, 2020
Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team and Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH (CEO/Co-Founder of Pandia Health) – How to Prevent Period Problems from Taking Over Your Life If you are an individual who gets a period, you probably understand how crippling some of the side effects can be. However, you may not know […]
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April 10, 2019
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Uma Lerner, MD Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is distressing for up to 20% of women of reproductive age. Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is more severe than PMS and affects 5-10% of women during their reproductive years. The term “PMDD” is reserved for cases meeting strictly defined […]
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June 19, 2018
Written by Aariyana Britton, B.Sc. Updated on March 25, 2021 You probably know that hormonal birth control is primarily used to prevent pregnancy, but you might be surprised to learn that it also provides other benefits that are seldom advertised by the media (and even some gynecologists). Perhaps this is because we live in a […]
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March 29, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Jacquie C Masks aren’t going to completely prevent your chances of obtaining the COVID-19 virus and that it was advised to leave the medical masks to the professionals who need them; However, it doesn’t mean you can’t make your own DIY mask to help lower […]
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September 14, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team There are times when everyone feels shy about their bodies and the concerns that come with knowing what is healthy versus unhealthy. Our bodies and health are extremely complex and sometimes it’s hard to know what is normal for our individual […]
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August 12, 2019
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team #PandiaBack2School: 5 College Essentials Back to school season is just around the corner, and that means making sure you have a list of everything you need before you leave! For those of you starting college, whether it be leaving your hometown […]
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January 17, 2019
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team We should not be afraid to say the word tampon in public. When talking about periods, women are often taught from a young age to be as discreet as possible. This does not ring true for other bodily functions such as […]
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June 19, 2018
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Before you learn how to rock white on your period, get FREE delivery of your birth control with Pandia Health! Sign up today & get that #PandiaPeaceOfMindGet Started! Summer is here! So whether you live in a […]
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October 27, 2019
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Fall Life Hacks: Women’s Health Edition Happy Autumn! Wondering how you’re going to survive the dropping temperatures and tempting holiday treats? I’ve got the cure for you! Queue the Halloween tunes (is it too soon to add some Christmas music, too?) […]
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October 19, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team On October 19th, 2019, the U.S. celebrated the first ever National Period Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about period poverty and advocating to reduce the stigma surrounding periods. National Period Day was founded by PERIOD, an organization created by […]
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