July 19, 2019
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team According to an article by Jennifer A Robinson, MD and Anne E Burke, MD, hormonal birth control such as the patch or the pill is less effective for people that are overweight or obese (with a BMI (body mass index) greater than 25). Although […]
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July 31, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Types of Emergency Contraception (EC): The three main and most effective forms of emergency contraception are the IUD, Ella (pill) and Levonorgestrel pill (Plan B or other over the counter pills). The IUD is the most effective and also serves as […]
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October 13, 2019
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Carmiya Advice I Would Give To My College Freshman Self #PandiaBack2School For those of you out there who are starting university in the fall away from home, you probably have a million questions and are freaking out a little bit about dorm life, the dining […]
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October 20, 2019
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team If you clicked on this blog post, it probably means you’re pretty well-versed in contraception. Or, maybe you’re looking to learn more about how to prevent pregnancies, reduce acne, and skip your period — all the good things that come along […]
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September 16, 2016
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Christal September is National Campus Safety Awareness Month (NCSAM) and provides a reminder to students going back on campus to build their awareness around how to keep themselves, their friends, and their community safe. It would be too easy to let the headlines around date […]
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August 30, 2016
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Christal Fall 2016 is about to start. Is your body ready? For some of you, this is your first semester in college or your first year of grad school. For others of you, it’s another semester and another year. For the rest of us, it’s […]
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September 26, 2017
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Hooray! We’re all breathing a sigh of relief now that the Republicans’ proposed bill got turned down and the Affordable Healthcare Act (ACA) continued to live for another day. Keep Your Pink Pussyhats On However, we need to stay on top of our […]
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December 10, 2019
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Carmiya Seasons greetings fellow feminists! If you’re frantically searching for a gift to get your girlfriends for the holidays, you’ve come to the right place! I’ve made a list (don’t worry, it’s been double-checked by both Santa and the Hanukkah Fairy so everything on here […]
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Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Carmiya Happy Holidays, Pandia pals! Raise your hand if you’re still running your holiday gift errands ?♀️ Then put your worries aside: I’ve got a list of the BEST presents to get your friends and family – and yourself! You’ve got to treat yourself too, […]
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December 11, 2019
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Worried about not being able to afford birth control out of your own pocket? You may not need to worry about that if you have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA)! For starters, what is FSA? You may be wondering what FSA is. […]
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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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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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