January 17, 2019
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team We should not be afraid to say the word tampon in public. When talking about periods, women are often taught from a young age to be as discreet as possible. This does not ring true for other bodily functions such as […]
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October 20, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team TLDR: Yes. Activated charcoal can inhibit the effectiveness of your hormonal birth control pills. Activated charcoal has become a popular trend among foodies, appearing in aesthetically pleasing photos of ice cream and sandwiches; it has since expanded to other products like […]
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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 […]
Read MoreMarch 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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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 15, 2020
As everyone preps for the holidays, you’re probably wondering what to get your friends and family. Well, for your fellow gal pals, encourage them to sign up for Pandia Health so they can get their birth control delivered for FREE! When it arrives, hide it and present it to them on Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa – […]
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November 7, 2018
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team When it comes to choosing an oral contraceptive, many people with uteri have the same important questions. Generic versus brand name birth control? Which is more cost-effective? Do generic versions cause more side effects? There are numerous reasons why generic birth […]
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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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July 2, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team You do not need to have your period. Yes, you read that correctly. Pandia Health Co-Founder and CEO Dr. Sophia Yen recently spoke with Amie and Sara of the Gritty Nurse on why bleeding every month is not necessary. Birth control […]
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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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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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