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 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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December 10, 2021
Acne can be hard to handle, but birth control presents an easy solution! Acne is a skin condition, where hair follicles on your face, and other parts of your body are blocked because of oil or dead skin cells. Acne affects 50.9% of women in their 20s, and greater amounts claim to have experienced acne […]
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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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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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