September 30, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Reproductive Health can feel shrouded in mystery and secrecy. It’s one of those topics that can be so uncomfortable to talk about that we just opt to avoid it all together. This can especially feel true as a woman of color. […]
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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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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 10, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team If you’re reading this blog post, it probably means you’re a feminist. And if you’re not, read on anyway! We got some important stuff in here that everyone should know. Firstly, why it’s important to support companies that are founded by […]
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June 14, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Today, we’re bringing awareness to people with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and diabetes. PCOS is a hormonal imbalance of insulin and progesterone, and is one of the most common and misunderstood health problems for women. There is currently no known cause […]
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June 1, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Happy International Menstruation Month! May 28 is Menstrual Hygiene Day (MH Day) but we’re celebrating period power for all of May — and the whole year because why not?! MH Day began as a campaign to empower women to manage their […]
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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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August 5, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Who run the world? Girls. Black female tastemakers have paved the way for iconic moments throughout music history. From Beyonce’s Lemonade album to Lizzo’s bangers, Black female artists empower young women of color to be their authentic selves and love skin […]
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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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