January 27, 2023
Acne is a very common skin condition that causes pimples on the face, forehead, chest, shoulders, and upper back. However, many people only have acne in some places and their pimples only appear in specific spots on their face (like the forehead!). Treating forehead acne is easier when you know why acne pop up. While […]
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January 10, 2023
You’ve seen the doctor and have the prescription in hand, but you don’t have insurance and are worried about the out-of-pocket costs. Unfortunately, this is a far-too-common scenario in the United States. Between this and the US Supreme Court ruling that made it possible for religious employers to refuse to cover birth control pills means […]
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January 9, 2023
Abortion is a reproductive right and a form of reproductive healthcare. Roe v Wade was a landmark case decided by the United States Supreme Court on January 22, 1973, that gave those with uteri a constitutional right to an abortion. The case was brought forth by “Jane Roe” against the state of Texas, with the […]
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December 15, 2022
What are progestin only pills and how do they work? The progestin only pill (POP) is a type of birth control that uses progestin (a synthetic form of progesterone) to prevent pregnancy. Progestin works by thinning the lining of the uterus so that an embryo cannot implant itself and by thickening cervical mucus to make […]
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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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December 6, 2022
As Hannah Montana wisely stated, “everybody makes mistakes.” Or as we like to call it at Pandia Health, everybody has an ‘oopsies moment’. Usually, when Pandia Health is talking about an ‘oopsies moment’ we’re talking about unprotected sex. So what is unprotected sex? Unprotected sex defined as the act of engaging in sexual intercourse without […]
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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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November 20, 2022
The only difference between Sprintec and Mili are the manufacturers and inactive ingredients like the color of the pills. So Sprintec and Mili have the same benefits, side effects, and mode of action. The only differences would be if you have a reaction to the different inactive ingredients, usually just the pill coloring. Birth control […]
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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 8, 2022
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) and is a preventable cause of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). The CDC estimates there are 4 million new chlamydia infections each year. When left untreated, about 10-15% of sexually active individuals with chlamydia will develop PID. PID can cause permanent damage to reproductive organs and tissues, leading to […]
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September 12, 2022
With the overturning of Roe v. Wade in the United States, there have been a lot of talks recently about reproductive rights. Reproductive rights are human rights that center on the rights of people to safely access contraception, abortion, fertility treatment, reproductive healthcare, and information about reproductive and sexual health. Reproductive rights cover everything from […]
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Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), also called STIs (Sexually Transmitted Infections), are infections that are spread from one person to another during sexual activity, either vaginal, anal, and/or oral sex. STDs are common in sexually active people, and younger people are especially susceptible. The CDC estimates that those aged 15-24 years old account for half of […]
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