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libido and birth control

Libido and Birth Control

Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team. Updated on January 4th, 2021 Birth Control & Your Sex Drive  Everyone deserves to have a healthy sex life! Yes, we said it! While birth control has many health benefits, it may lead to decreased libido in some cases. Your libido is also […]

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hair loss and birth control

Hair Loss and Birth Control

Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team. Updated on December 18, 2020 Can Taking Hormonal Birth Control Cause or Prevent Hair Loss? TLDR: No, birth control does NOT cause or prevent hair loss. Birth control pills are the most popular form of contraceptives in the U.S. Women don’t […]

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uterine fibroids and birth control

Understanding Uterine Fibroids and How Birth Control Can Treat Them

Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team. Updated on March 15, 2021 Uterine fibroids, also known as leiomyomas, are benign growths that form on or inside the uterine walls. Fibroids in the vast majority of cases are non-cancerous and usually do not cause any symptoms. In fact, it’s […]

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Birth Control and the LGBTQ Communities

Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team 99% of women of reproductive age in the United States use a contraceptive method. Although the majority of women in the U.S. use birth control to prevent an unwanted pregnancy, about 7% of women will use birth control exclusively for other […]

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Birth Control and Blood Clots

Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Varuska Patni. Updated May 13, 2021 Hormonal Birth Control and the Risk of Blood Clot Formation Millions of women use hormonal birth control to prevent unintended pregnancy, regulate hormones, and manage unpleasant period symptoms. Although these methods are proven safe and effective for the vast […]

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can birth control cause anxiety

Can Birth Control Cause Anxiety?

  Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team. Updated on January 4th, 2021 Use birth control to stabilize your hormones. Get your birth control delivered to your mailbox by signing up for Pandia Health’s FREE delivery services of birth control = #PandiaPeaceOfMind. Did you know you can use birth control […]

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guide to sexual health

Guide to Sexual Health

Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team. Updated on February 24, 2021 In this guide: What are the characteristics of a sexually healthy person? Why is sexual health so important? How else is sexual health defined? What are the consequences of poor sexual health? How can someone improve […]

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Other Resources

Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Find the answers you’re looking for about birth control, women’s health, and types of birth control in this resource center. Learn how to take control of your body and health by reading about some of the most important aspects of being […]

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facts about the implant for birth control: pros and cons

Birth Control Implant aka Nexplanon: Pros and Cons

Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team What is the Birth Control Implant? You may have heard of the birth control pill, patch, ring, or even shot. But did you know that many people use a birth control implant? Contraceptive implants have been used by people with uteri […]

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Myths about periods

Myths About Periods

Fact or Fiction: Period Edition  Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team The Most Common Myths About Periods from Around the World Menstruation is an integral part of any person with a uterus’ experience. Without it, pregnancies, births, and the continuation of the human species would all be […]

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