October 22, 2021
Insurance and Birth Control Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Will Insurance Pay for Birth Control? (TLDR: all FDA-approved birth control methods should be covered by insurance. However, if a generic option is available, brand-name birth control may not be covered. Watch this video on brand-name vs. […]
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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 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 […]
Read MoreMedically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team During the Winter Olympics, we had a blast watching our country’s best athletes win medals and make major headlines in Pyeongchang. We’re so proud! While thinking about these stellar athletes and their performances, we considered how athletes have to practice and […]
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August 25, 2021
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team You’ve decided you want to start birth control, WOOHOO! You’ve come to the right place! The next step is to figure out how to get it. Spoiler alert: some methods are quicker and more convenient than others. The “traditional way” to […]
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What is spironolactone? (Aldactone) Spironolactone is a water pill that prevents your body from absorbing too much salt. In some cases, it’s prescribed to prevent high blood pressure and heart failure, but it can also be used for hormonal acne. Furthermore, it is primarily effective at treating acne caused by hormonal fluctuations (i.e ane that […]
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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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It’s likely that you’ve heard the term, “bacne” (a.k.a acne that appears on the back), but you may not be aware of its causes and the best methods of treatment. Read on to learn more about back acne so you can become a pro at managing this unpleasant, yet very common condition. What is “bacne”? […]
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Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Renceh Flojo Having acne anywhere isn’t a pleasant experience. However, it can be the most discouraging when on your face, as this area is the most difficult to hide. Read on to learn more about why acne may appear on the chin and some simple […]
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What does acne on cheeks mean? Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Mary Francis Garcia Having acne in one of the most obvious places (your face) is not ideal in any situation. Thankfully, there are simple methods that can be incorporated into your daily life to reduce the severity and keep […]
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