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 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, 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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April 14, 2021
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Should I stop my Yaz because I got the JNJ COVID vaccine I recently received the J&J COVID vaccine on April 4, and I just read that the FDA is advising to pause administering that vaccine due to blood clot concerns. I am […]
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June 5, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team With all of the limitations the pandemic put on social interactions, doctors had to get creative when figuring out how to continue delivering care to patients. The answer: telemedicine. While this concept is not new, it has certainly become more popular […]
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December 20, 2018
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team There is something special about a season where everyone is ready to spread a little more cheer and be a little nicer… Spending time with family and friends, unboxing gifts and enjoying delicious meals are some of the essential features of […]
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November 22, 2019
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team It’s a sunny summer day in the Feminist Majority Foundation office in Beverly Hills. A group of interns gathers around the table in the conference room. A woman wearing a blue Pandia Health t-shirt begins setting up a presentation and laying […]
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April 10, 2017
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (#SAAPM) and we wanted to bring your attention to a few resources which highlight this issue. Believe and support survivors – Thank them for sharing their stories. Respond to victim-blaming, rape jokes, or other problematic […]
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December 2, 2019
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Jacquie The holidays are rolling in fast. A surplus number of customers is going to flood every store, which will amount to treacherous lengthy lines. As if the holidays weren’t stressful enough with shopping for friends and family, us ladies now have to also allocate […]
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June 19, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Women comprise almost half of the workforce yet they get paid less than men in almost every occupation. Women overall earn about $0.80 to every dollar a white, non-Hispanic man makes. Unfortunately, this blatant sexism is nothing new which is why […]
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March 1, 2021
Happy March aka ¼ of the way through 2021! Wow, we’ve come a long way — this time, last year, things were heating up with COVID-19, International Women’s Day and now, we’re bringing attention to endometriosis. That’s right, March is Endometriosis Awareness month! Endometriosis Awareness Month began in 1993 as a way to support and […]
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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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