June 17, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Varuska Patni. Updated on March 25, 2021 What is PCOS? Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal imbalance of insulin and progesterone and affects how a woman’s ovaries work. While there are no known causes of PCOS, there are recognizable symptoms such as irregular or […]
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June 14, 2020
National Diabetes Association Day — Discussing PCOS and Diabetes
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Today, we’re bringing awareness to people with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and diabetes. PCOS is a hormonal imbalance of insulin and progesterone, and is one of the most common and misunderstood health problems for women. There is currently no known cause […]
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June 12, 2020
Using Birth Control to Avoid Your Period on Your Wedding Day!
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Aariyana Britton, B.Sc. Updated April 19, 2021 Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! You might be feeling a combination of anxiety and happiness as you prepare for one of the most memorable days of your life. To deal with all these changes, you’ll need some support […]
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June 10, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team If you’re reading this blog post, it probably means you’re a feminist. And if you’re not, read on anyway! We got some important stuff in here that everyone should know. Firstly, why it’s important to support companies that are founded by […]
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June 9, 2020
National Sex Day – Stay Safe While Having Fun
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team It is hard to talk about sex without talking about birth control or pregnancy. At Pandia Health, we want women to feel confident knowing they are protected physically and mentally. Sex is better with birth control because it allows those with […]
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June 5, 2020
4 Mental and Health Tips for College Students #FunFromHome
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Step away from TikTok for five minutes to find ways to maintain the right headspace and be active at home. It has not even been three weeks since I returned home from college and started practicing social distancing and self-isolation but […]
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June 3, 2020
My COVID-19 Experience as a College Student
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Getting the News My cross-media news writing course took a ten-minute break to watch our university’s press conference addressing how our school would move forward in regards to COVID-19. Everyone in my class and throughout campus anticipated the news that was […]
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June 3, 2020
Dr. Sophia Yen Featured on Femtech Focus Podcast!
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team “We try to give people the best possible experience.” – Dr. Sophia Yen In case you missed it, the CEO and co-founder of Pandia Health, Dr. Sophia Yen, appeared on Femtech Focus, a podcast centering on women’s health and wellness, hosted […]
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June 2, 2020
Support Women and Their Bodies through Pandia Health
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Dr. Sophia Yen, the CEO and co-founder of Pandia Health, appeared on Alex Tomaszewska’s show to discuss birth control, female entrepreneurship, and #PeriodsOptional. Dr. Yen described the importance of the existence of Pandia Health to Tomaszewska, a confidence and success coach […]
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June 1, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Happy International Menstruation Month! May 28 is Menstrual Hygiene Day (MH Day) but we’re celebrating period power for all of May — and the whole year because why not?! MH Day began as a campaign to empower women to manage their […]
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June 1, 2020
Favorite Feminist Movies While You Self Isolate #FunFromHome
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team I need a break from the news, we all do While it is essential to be informed regarding the latest COVID-19 news and social distancing protocols, it can be extremely taxing on your mental state. What better time for a feel-good, […]
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May 25, 2020
Scrolling through Pandia Health’s Google Reviews
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Welcome to Pandia Health! It’s the ONLY practicing reproductive health physician founded and led company in the birth control delivery space — and it’s the ONLY company founded and led by women! We offer free delivery of the birth control pill, […]
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May 13, 2020
Birth Control and Vaginal Dryness
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team. Updated on December 18, 2020 What Causes Vaginal Dryness? There are many reasons why you may be experiencing a dry spell in the area where the sun don’t shine. Some of it may be due to an allergic reaction to soap/perfume/etc, […]
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May 7, 2020
How Moms Can Stay Connected During COVID-19
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Such a lovely surprise to see your face, dear reader! Of course, it’s just via a computer screen like everything else nowadays with COVID-19 causing us to hunker down in our homes. Raise your hand if the only Vitamin D you […]
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May 2, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Make your mom feel special without breaking the bank. Mother’s Day is right around the corner! Unfortunately, now is not the ideal time to be spending a lot of money on a gift or going out. However, creating an experience or […]
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April 21, 2020
Breastfeeding and Birthcontrol
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Is it Safe to Use Birth Control While Breastfeeding? TLDR: Yes, it is safe to use birth control while breastfeeding. But, depending on which method (the estrogen containing ones), it may reduce your milk supply. Getting pregnant soon after giving 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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April 5, 2020
Happy National Single Parents Day!
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Shoutout to all the single parents out there! We want to celebrate YOU today! And everyday! Single moms face so many societal pressures both as mothers and as women. They’re expected to have it all no matter what, but guess what? […]
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