July 19, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team The “Oh No” Moment That moment you realize you’ve bled through your underwear is the worst. While pads and tampons absorb your blood, your flow can sometimes take over and leave you racing for a bathroom to find some toilet paper […]
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May 20, 2019
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team. Updated on March 25, 2021 Pull out those swimsuits, ladies, because summer is just around the corner! Whether you’re road-tripping to the nearest beach, finally taking that dream trip to Thailand, or just visiting friends, it’s a great time to see […]
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October 20, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team TLDR: Yes. Activated charcoal can inhibit the effectiveness of your hormonal birth control pills. Activated charcoal has become a popular trend among foodies, appearing in aesthetically pleasing photos of ice cream and sandwiches; it has since expanded to other products like […]
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November 7, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team In this collaboration interview, Pandia Health sat down with its CEO and Co-Founder, Dr. Sophia Yen, and Dr. Weiss, the Director and Co-Founder of Village Doctor, to discuss popular questions regarding the coronavirus. Village Doctor is an organization made up of […]
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October 6, 2019
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team TLDR: No, the pill does not generally make you gain weight. Yes, the shot makes you gain weight, but it slows down at 3 years. Pandia Health prescribes birth control pills, as well as patch, ring, and emergency contraception pills with […]
Read MoreMarch 12, 2019
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team We have gotten some questions about a recall for birth control – we’re here to clear things up! Apotex Corp. is recalling birth control pills because of a possible packaging error that could result in an unintended pregnancy. Great news – […]
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March 22, 2018
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team During the Winter Olympics, we had a blast watching our country’s best athletes win medals and make major headlines in Pyeongchang. We’re so proud! In thinking about these stellar athletes and their performances, we thought about how athletes have to practice […]
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October 14, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team October might be known for Halloween when it comes to holidays, but in medicine, it’s known for something that’s also worth celebrating: Health Literacy Month! Health literacy refers to the ability to make health decisions by synthesizing medical information. While Health […]
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October 5, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Did you know that October is National Women’s Small Business Month? Pandia Health is proud to be the ONLY women-founded, women-led, doctor-led company in birth control delivery. Ahead of October, Dr. Sophia Yen, co-founder and CEO of Pandia Health, gave a […]
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December 2, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Most people with a uterus have experienced a heavy period at some point. But how do they know if their period is too heavy? Thankfully, there are several ways to tell the difference between a normal period and a more serious […]
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November 11, 2019
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Around 30 million women aged 40-55 were using contraception in 2017. Over 40, pregnancies are riskier. Sad but true: if you are over the age of 40 and you become pregnant, you have a greater risk of experiencing a spontaneous abortion. […]
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November 21, 2019
Written and medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH. CEO & Co-Founder of Pandia Health It’s time to stop #PeriodStigma. Let’s talk about periods. Periods are Being Censored Pandia Health, a birth control delivery company put up a billboard to educate women about #PeriodsOptional in Northern California, and the owner of the billboard site was asked […]
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