August 12, 2020
3 Period Hacks to Manage Painful Cramps
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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August 7, 2020
5 Reasons People Choose Pandia Health for Free Birth Control Delivery
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team So many people choose Pandia Health because they can trust us as the ONLY doctor-founded, doctor-led, and female-founded, female-led birth control delivery company. Shout out to our CEO and Co-Founder, Dr. Sophia Yen! Pandia wants every customer to know that their […]
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August 5, 2020
Songs to Support the Sisterhood: Black Female Artists Edition!
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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July 28, 2020
Female Entrepreneurs Podcast: How Pandia Health Came to Be
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Pandia Health prioritizes your health, not our profits. Our CEO and Co-Founder, Dr. Sophia Yen, spoke with Sharon McLaughlin, from the Female Entrepreneurs Podcast to talk about how she became interested in medicine, the inspiration behind Pandia Health, and her continued […]
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July 26, 2020
Do you have to take birth control at the same time every day?
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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July 19, 2020
Make your #PeriodsOptional with Pandia Health: Help with Period Leakage and Perimenopausal Bleeding
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team The “Oh No” Moment That moment you realize you’ve bled through your underwear is the worst. While pads and tampons absorb your blood, your flow can sometimes take over and leave you racing for a bathroom to find some toilet paper […]
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July 16, 2020
What Happens when you Miss your Pill?
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team. Updated on February 11, 2021 You know that feeling of momentary panic when you realize you’ve forgotten to take your birth control pill? It’s like when you lose your wallet, keys, or phone, but the consequence is potentially getting pregnant Not […]
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July 12, 2020
Supreme Court’s Decision on Birth Control is the Opposite of Religious Freedom
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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July 12, 2020
5 Ways to Stay Safe While Protesting
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Millions of people throughout the United States have shown up to raise their voices and take action in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. Pandia Health stands with the Black community, and individuals who have joined in. Protesting is a […]
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July 9, 2020
Breakthrough Bleeding: Spotting While Skipping
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team. Updated on December 18, 2020 Breakthrough bleeding (also known as spotting) is bleeding which occurs when you’re not expecting your period. The bleed is usually lighter than your usual menstrual flow, but it can be the same in some cases. Often […]
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July 6, 2020
Dr. Christiane Northrup: Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom
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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July 3, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Let’s talk about sex. Sex can be very personal and some women may shy away from spilling details to their friends, while others openly talk about female masturbation over brunch. Just because some women choose not to share what goes down […]
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