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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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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April 20, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team In case you missed it, Dr. Sophia Yen appeared on KGO 810 to discuss how to safely access birth control during the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s a quick recap of what went down! Dr. Sophia Yen, CEO and co-founder of Pandia Health, […]
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January 28, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team In case you missed it, Dr. Sophia Yen, CEO and co-founder of Pandia Health, was interviewed by Imagine Human earlier this year! As you loyal readers know, Pandia is a Stanford startup focused on improving women’s health through products and services, […]
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June 29, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Dr. Sophia Yen, CEO and co-founder of Pandia Health, was featured on a podcast with SheEO, a company that has developed a unique model for supporting, financing, and celebrating female innovators. Why Birth Control? As the ONLY #WomenFounded, #WomenLed, #DoctorLed company […]
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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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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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July 12, 2020
Written and medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH The United States Supreme Court ruled in a 7-2 decision to allow your employer or university to deny you birth control coverage based on religious or moral objection. Birth control does far more than prevent unintended pregnancy – it helps with polycystic ovarian syndrome, heavy period […]
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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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March 1, 2021
Happy March aka ¼ of the way through 2021! Wow, we’ve come a long way — this time, last year, things were heating up with COVID-19, International Women’s Day and now, we’re bringing attention to endometriosis. That’s right, March is Endometriosis Awareness month! Endometriosis Awareness Month began in 1993 as a way to support and […]
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June 28, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Ah, Plan B, the good-ol’ emergency contraception pill. Did you know it’s not the only emergency birth control option or the most effective one? When it comes to emergency birth control, there are a few options (including the copper IUD!) Pandia […]
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July 6, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team In the 5th and newest edition of Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom, Christiane Northrup, a board-certified OB/GYN physician, empowers women to understand and take control of their body and health both physically and emotionally. As in former versions, this book covers […]
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