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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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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April 12, 2022
Combined Oral Contraceptive Pills (cOCP) or combined OCP, bring together 2 hormones (estrogen and progestin) to prevent pregnancy. The combined oral contraceptive pill is the most common type of birth control pills. How does the Combined oral contraceptive pill work? The combined oral contraceptive pill works by preventing the release of an egg (ovulation), thickening […]
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June 17, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Varuska Patni. Updated on OCtober 4, 2022 Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal health condition that impacts 1 in 10 women of reproductive age. PCOS is characterized by hormonal imbalances of reproductive hormones (like estrogen and testosterone) and hormones that regulate other bodily functions […]
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November 9, 2022
Taking birth control pills is an effective way to prevent pregnancy. The added benefits are that they can be used to help ease heavy, painful, or irregular periods, reduce hormonal acne, and even skip periods! There are two types of birth control pills: combined oral contraceptive pills (which contain both estrogen and progestin) or progestin-only […]
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November 21, 2022
When we talk about sexual health, we’re not just talking about sex, although sex is a big part of it! The topic of sexual health actually encapsulates everything from gender identity to sexual and reproductive health care, sex education, sexual pleasure, and other sexual activities. But how much do you really know about sexual health? […]
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December 7, 2022
You and your partner realized the condom broke during sex, now what? First, don’t panic… It can be a scary moment, but it happens. Let’s not focus on what happened, let’s instead shift our attention to the steps we can take following condom breakage. So, what to do if the condom breaks? First off, don’t […]
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March 8, 2023
Skipping your period using birth control has been a hot topic recently. Our founder, Dr. Sophia Yen and Pandia Health have been preaching about #PeriodsOptional for some time now, and we are thrilled to see it start to take off. There are so many benefits of skipping your period such as getting rid of period […]
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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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October 7, 2019
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team. Updated on January 21, 2021 Have you ever had those moments when you’re just so unmotivated? You still have your goals, and maybe you’ve even mapped out how you’re going to achieve them, but you can’t seem to get off of […]
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May 17, 2023
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH and Catherine Hansen, MD, OBGYN & Menopause specialist Research shows that while menopause is a fact of life, few women feel informed on the subject. Over 68% only begin learning about perimenopause once symptoms first develop, causing many to go through this important life stage without the necessary […]
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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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