September 19, 2017
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Pandia Health Founder and CEO Dr. Sophia Yen answers questions about birth control side effects and potential health issues. These answers are for general informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical advice from your own physician. Always […]
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September 25, 2021
IUD’s and other contraceptives give women the right to choose when they want to get pregnant, but they can also take those choices away when they are forced upon women. Britney Spears is an example of this. Spears suffered reproductive coercion when she was stripped of her right to have children after the government mandated […]
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August 25, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Aariyana Britton. Updated March 9, 2021 TLDR: Yasmin and Yaz have the same active ingredients: Ethinyl estradiol and drospirenone. Yaz just has lower dose of estrogen. Yaz has 20 mcg of estrogen which is NOT good for women under the age of 30’s bone health. Yaz has […]
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November 27, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team In the United States, women’s healthcare and reproductive rights continues to be a point of contention in national politics. Within women’s healthcare, there are various distinct issues that people keep fighting for, one of which is the systemic racism faced by […]
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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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February 14, 2023
Roses are sold out, shelves are lined with boxes of chocolates and now all the plush teddy bears are suddenly wearing ties with hearts on them… it must be Valentine’s day. Why do we celebrate Valentine’s day? Valentine’s day is originally named after a Christian martyr named Valentine. Legend states that while awaiting his execution, […]
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March 7, 2023
Happy International Women’s Day! As the ONLY women founded women led birth control delivery service we are proud of our contribution to women’s health care. As dedicated defenders of women’s rights, we don’t want to miss the opportunity to give a shout out to some amazing women & resources that are making a difference. International […]
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July 18, 2023
Medically reviewed by Catherine Hansen, MD, OBGYN & Menopause specialist Perimenopause and menopause are two distinct stages in a woman’s reproductive life that are often misunderstood and shrouded in mystery. This blog post aims to explain more about these two distinct life stages – exploring their differences, the hormonal changes that are happening, symptoms, and […]
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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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June 27, 2022
So you’ve decided to go on birth control. Now what? The first step will be to have a consultation with one of Pandia’s expert birth control doctors. Simply answer our health questionnaire and it will be reviewed by one of our doctors. In addition to pregnancy prevention, hormonal birth control provides several advantages. It can […]
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May 30, 2022
Is Plan B same as Plan c? Despite having similar names, Plan B and “Plan C”, or medication abortion, are two different reproductive health options. While one is used to prevent pregnancy, the other is used to terminate pregnancy. It’s important to understand the difference between the two in order to best protect yourself from […]
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June 6, 2022
More women are discovering the benefits of virtual healthcare every day. And it’s no wonder because it’s easy, convenient, and affordable. A 2020 survey found that 62% of consumers prefer online health care to in-person doctor’s visits. Women, in particular, have embraced the change and would rather get birth control online over in-person visits to […]
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