July 2, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team You do not need to have your period. Yes, you read that correctly. Pandia Health Co-Founder and CEO Dr. Sophia Yen recently spoke with Amie and Sara of the Gritty Nurse on why bleeding every month is not necessary. Birth control […]
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June 30, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team NOTE: If you are 12 years old, your period won’t be regular for another 2 years! Most of us have been there — you check the date on your period tracke app and realize you’re supposed to meet Aunt Flo today. […]
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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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March 28, 2018
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Emergency contraception (EC) is usually an afterthought, but at Pandia Health, we want you to treat EC like a fire extinguisher. You want it ready in your house when an emergency happens – no running to the pharmacy, worrying if it […]
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August 14, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Varuska Patni. Updated on May 10, 2021 TLDR: Technically, yes but it’s very unlikely. For those not trying to get pregnant, a period can be a nuisance or a bearer of great news (that you’re not pregnant). But don’t go running to have unprotected sex […]
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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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July 9, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team. What is breakthrough bleeding? Breakthrough bleeding (also known as spotting) is bleeding that occurs when you’re not expecting your period. The bleed is usually lighter than your usual menstrual flow, but it can be the same in some cases. Read on […]
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October 11, 2021
We get it. You lead a very busy life that leaves you little time to go through the hassle of getting your birth control prescription every month. You barely have time to wash your hair, never mind dealing with a doctor’s office to get your prescription and running to the pharmacy to pick up your […]
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November 27, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team In the United States, women’s healthcare and reproductive rights continues to be a point of contention in national politics. Within women’s healthcare, there are various distinct issues that people keep fighting for, one of which is the systemic racism faced by […]
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December 15, 2020
As everyone preps for the holidays, you’re probably wondering what to get your friends and family. Well, for your fellow gal pals, encourage them to sign up for Pandia Health so they can get their birth control delivered for FREE! When it arrives, hide it and present it to them on Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa – […]
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December 31, 2020
Welcome to 2021! Can you believe it’s the new year already? Everyone has been through a lot in the past year, with the pandemic, a tumultuous election, and events bringing light to racial justice, just to name a few. To some of us, it might feel as though we’ve been waiting for 2021 to come […]
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March 1, 2022
A word from Dr. Yen In honor of Women’s History Month and our upcoming live stream with the United States of Women, I felt it fitting to discuss an issue that is very important to me, period poverty. Period poverty can be largely avoided, especially if you choose to make #periodsoptional. In recent years we have […]
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