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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November 1, 2019
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Fall is in full swing with winter right around the corner! This coming which means ice skating, cuddling up by the fire, making snow angels and wearing layers upon layers of clothing. Despite these pleasantries, the menstrual cycle continues, and even […]
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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 7, 2022
Acne. We all go through it. Some more than others. Some of us see our skin breakout during our cycle and others see it all the time. For most acne, tretinoin is the best option in addition to over the counter benzoyl peroxide. When my patients only have acne during their period, I usually recommend […]
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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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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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March 22, 2018
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team During the Winter Olympics, we had a blast watching our country’s best athletes win medals and make major headlines in Pyeongchang. We’re so proud! In thinking about these stellar athletes and their performances, we thought about how athletes have to practice […]
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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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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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October 18, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Power In Numbers It can be intimidating to start a business as a woman since entrepreneurship is dominated by men BUT the good news is that doing so means entering a community of support and empowerment. Women-led businesses have been able […]
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