November 26, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Birth control serves many different purposes in addition to preventing pregnancy. According to Planned Parenthood’s Ask the Experts page, methods such as the pill and the patch offer numerous benefits including, but not limited to, clearer skin, lighter periods, and improved […]
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January 12, 2021
Pandia Health recently had the honor of hosting a collaboration event between Dr. Sophia Yen, CEO and co-founder of Pandia Health, and Maureen Pollack, co-founder of Lovability Inc., a company that seeks to inspire women to commit to pursuing their sexual desires. In case you missed it or simply want more information about the topics […]
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November 14, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team It is International Girls Day, and what better way to celebrate than talking about birth control and feminism?! Before we dive into talking about gender equality and women’s health, let’s discuss something a little crazy: for years, women had little to […]
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July 26, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team. Updated on December 18, 2020 If you’re looking for a quick answer: for most combination birth control pills (those with estrogen and progesterone), while it is recommended that you take the pill as close to the same time each day as […]
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October 15, 2019
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Carmiya Baskin and Pandia Health’s writing team. Put a (Nuva)Ring On It! (or use the pill, patch) Don’t bleed on your wedding day or special occasion! Ahhh wedding season. Fancy dresses, endless cocktails, and relatives forcing you to pose for just one more photo. Oh, […]
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December 9, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team You read the title correctly! The topic of discussion is YEAST INFECTIONS. So, buckle up and embrace the potential awkwardness you may be feeling – you might just find some helpful tips for managing this uncomfortable yet extremely treatable condition! Despite […]
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December 2, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Most people with a uterus have experienced a heavy period at some point. But how do they know if their period is too heavy? Thankfully, there are several ways to tell the difference between a normal period and a more serious […]
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August 14, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Varuska Patni. Updated on May 10, 2021 TLDR: Technically, yes but it’s very unlikely. For those not trying to get pregnant, a period can be a nuisance or a bearer of great news (that you’re not pregnant). But don’t go running to have unprotected sex […]
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November 17, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Access to contraception is difficult enough for people with uteri, and even more so for those in marginalized communities. Historically, minority groups have had higher rates of unplanned pregnancies and worse health outcomes due to physical, financial, and social barriers that […]
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November 3, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team The 2020 presidential election is turning out to be one of the most contentious moments in United States political history. Election Day, which takes place on Tuesday, November 3rd, is right around the corner, and we are here to arm you […]
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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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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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