March 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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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 […]
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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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October 30, 2019
Written and Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH October is National Women’s Small Business Month, a nod to the October 1988 passage of the Women Owned Business Act. I thought I’d highlight why it might be good for women to consider checking out who founded, owns, leads the companies they choose to shop from/use. […]
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October 12, 2017
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team In light of recent events, we want to be a source of information about the ACA: what the contraceptive mandate is, how changes by the Trump administration would negatively impact our society, and what women can do now. Contraceptives should be […]
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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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December 10, 2019
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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March 6, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Are you part of half of the US population who listens to podcasts? If you are, you don’t want to miss this one. If you are not, this one will be a great place to start. This one is episode #85 […]
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April 20, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team In case you missed it, Dr. Sophia Yen appeared on KGO 810 to discuss how to safely access birth control during the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s a quick recap of what went down! Dr. Sophia Yen, CEO and co-founder of Pandia Health, […]
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September 13, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team As the ONLY women-founded, women-led, and doctor-led company in the birth control delivery space, Pandia Health is a game-changer for anyone with a uterus. Our CEO and Founder, Dr. Sophia Yen, sat down with PREM PM CEO, Marilyn Cowley, to talk […]
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June 9, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team It is hard to talk about sex without talking about birth control or pregnancy. At Pandia Health, we want women to feel confident knowing they are protected physically and mentally. Sex is better with birth control because it allows those with […]
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