October 24, 2018
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team. Updated on May 7, 2021 Periods will Cost you. It is not easy being a woman… Ever heard that before? Well, here’s more… Having a uterus is certainly not cheap – just having your period is expensive. With about half of the […]
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February 21, 2019
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team. Updated on May 4, 2021 Did you know that 51% of men believe it is inappropriate for women to openly discuss their periods in the workplace. Additionally, 44% of the men admitted having made a joke or comment about a partner’s […]
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October 21, 2019
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team With winter break right around the corner, you’ve probably got big plans to travel, hang out with friends, and accomplish your life goals at your dream internship! Orrrr maybe you’re the type of person who’s ready to be a couch potato, […]
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July 19, 2021
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team So you want to know which birth control is right for you? Thanks to medical advancements, you now have numerous options – this can be both exciting and intimidating. Whether you’re starting birth control for the first time or want […]
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October 15, 2019
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Carmiya Baskin and Pandia Health’s writing team. Put a (Nuva)Ring On It! (or use the pill, patch) Don’t bleed on your wedding day or special occasion! Ahhh wedding season. Fancy dresses, endless cocktails, and relatives forcing you to pose for just one more photo. Oh, […]
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December 10, 2019
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Jacquie C Brrrr… The long-awaiting winter break and the holiday season are upon us! Winter break means no work deadlines, no finals and no stress. That is unless your period is going to get in the way of your holiday and vacation plans. If you’ve […]
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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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November 7, 2018
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team When it comes to choosing an oral contraceptive, many people with uteri have the same important questions. Generic versus brand name birth control? Which is more cost-effective? Do generic versions cause more side effects? There are numerous reasons why generic birth […]
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July 19, 2022
Roe v wade overturned: 6 Tips from Dr. Yen Now that Roe is gone, here are 6 tips from a doctor, mother, and feminist. I am a mother of 2 teenage daughters and a physician that specializes in adolescents and young adults as well as the CEO/Founder of the ONLY women-founded, women-led/doctor founded, doctor-led birth […]
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January 17, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team. Updated on February 11, 2020 Research has shown an association between birth control pill use and breast cancer. However, that increased risk is very small and smaller than the increased risk of breast cancer from drinking 3 to 6 alcoholic beverages […]
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November 26, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Birth control serves many different purposes in addition to preventing pregnancy. According to Planned Parenthood’s Ask the Experts page, methods such as the pill and the patch offer numerous benefits including, but not limited to, clearer skin, lighter periods, and improved […]
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December 20, 2020
Clear discharge should not be cause for concern. During your ovulation week, you might experience some clear discharge, but it might also happen during periods of sexual excitement, exercising, menopause, etc. If you have a uterus, you have likely experienced a little something called cervical mucus (a.k.a. benign discharge) which shows up as vaginal discharge. […]
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