May 30, 2022
Is Plan B same as Plan c? Despite having similar names, Plan B and “Plan C”, or medication abortion, are two different reproductive health options. While one is used to prevent pregnancy, the other is used to terminate pregnancy. It’s important to understand the difference between the two in order to best protect yourself from […]
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May 4, 2022
Birth control and mental health It’s Mental Health Awareness Month. Let’s address some top questions about birth control and mental health. Does birth control make you depressed? The research is mixed on this. If you notice you are depressed after starting birth control, then talk to your doctor. KNOW that there are 8 different progestins. […]
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April 26, 2022
The purpose of this month is to open up conversations that raise awareness about sexual assault, which refers to a sexual act that occurs without explicit consent. But what exactly is “explicit consent”? Consent is not just the absence of the word “no” –instead it is the enthusiastic presence of “yes!” Consent must be given […]
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April 12, 2022
Combined Oral Contraceptive Pills (cOCP) or combined OCP, bring together 2 hormones (estrogen and progestin) to prevent pregnancy. The combined oral contraceptive pill is the most common type of birth control pills. How does the Combined oral contraceptive pill work? The combined oral contraceptive pill works by preventing the release of an egg (ovulation), thickening […]
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April 1, 2022
It’s April Fools! Don’t let these common birth control myths fool you! “Birth control makes you crazy” This is not the case! On the contrary, hormonal birth control smoothes out those fluctuating hormones that may lead to mood shifts. If you notice that you feel different after starting birth control, consult your doctor. There are […]
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March 1, 2022
A word from Dr. Yen In honor of Women’s History Month and our upcoming live stream with the United States of Women, I felt it fitting to discuss an issue that is very important to me, period poverty. Period poverty can be largely avoided, especially if you choose to make #periodsoptional. In recent years we have […]
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February 7, 2022
Acne. We all go through it. Some more than others. Some of us see our skin breakout during our cycle and others see it all the time. For most acne, tretinoin is the best option in addition to over the counter benzoyl peroxide. When my patients only have acne during their period, I usually recommend […]
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January 10, 2022
Happy New Year! Did you make any resolutions? If not, don’t worry. Pandia Health has compiled our favorite 5 resolutions to help you live a happier and healthier life (because who’s happy when they are not feeling well?). Here are 5 New Year’s resolutions for healthier & happier living: 1) Schedule your annual check up […]
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December 10, 2021
Acne can be hard to treat, but birth control pills can help! Acne is a skin condition, where hair follicles on your face and other parts of your body are blocked because of oil and/or dead skin cells. Acne affects 51% of women in their 20s, and more have experienced acne at some previous point […]
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October 11, 2021
We get it. You lead a very busy life that leaves you little time to go through the hassle of getting your birth control prescription every month. You barely have time to wash your hair, never mind dealing with a doctor’s office to get your prescription and running to the pharmacy to pick up your […]
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September 25, 2021
IUD’s and other contraceptives give women the right to choose when they want to get pregnant, but they can also take those choices away when they are forced upon women. Britney Spears is an example of this. Spears suffered reproductive coercion when she was stripped of her right to have children after the government mandated […]
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September 2, 2021
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Your reproductive health can influence a lot of things, like fertility, pregnancy, and mental health. Exercising and reproductive health are directly related. By increasing exercise, you can help your overall health! Read on to learn why exercise helps reproductive health, what specific benefits […]
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