Pandia Health Blog

July 19, 2020

Make your #PeriodsOptional with Pandia Health: Help with Period Leakage and Perimenopausal Bleeding

Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team The “Oh No” Moment That moment you realize you’ve bled through your underwear is the worst. While pads and tampons absorb your blood, your flow can sometimes take over and leave you racing for a bathroom to find some toilet paper […]

July 16, 2020

What Happens when you Miss your Pill?

Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team. Updated on February 11, 2021 You know that feeling of momentary panic when you realize you’ve forgotten to take your birth control pill? It’s like when you lose your wallet, keys, or phone, but the consequence is potentially getting pregnant Not […]

July 15, 2020

When does birth control start working?

Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team. Updated on December 18, 2020 You finally got your first batch of birth control pills from Pandia Health in the mail. Woohoo! Now, you might be asking: “How soon can I start having unprotected sex?” Well, don’t get too excited just […]

July 9, 2020

Breakthrough Bleeding, including Spotting While Skipping

Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team. What is breakthrough bleeding? Breakthrough bleeding (also known as spotting) is bleeding that occurs when you’re not expecting your period. The bleed is usually lighter than your usual menstrual flow, but it can be the same in some cases. Read on […]

January 14, 2020

Can an IUD fall out? Why? And what to do?

Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by By Dr. Huong Nghiem-Eilbeck, Board Certified Ob/Gyn of Pandia Health, birth control delivery.  Can an IUD fall out? What could cause that? What should you do? What can cause an IUD to fall out? Yes an IUD can fall out. We don’t know what causes IUDs […]

October 7, 2019

How To Get My Birth Control Delivered Online

Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team. Updated on January 21, 2021 Have you ever had those moments when you’re just so unmotivated? You still have your goals, and maybe you’ve even mapped out how you’re going to achieve them, but you can’t seem to get off of […]

September 29, 2019

Birth Control Effectiveness Math!

Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team. Updated on January 25th, 2021 Math and birth control… an unlikely but essential combination. There is comfort in understanding the numbers, and it is always recommended that you know how your medication works, including when your sexual health is involved. Let’s […]

July 23, 2019

Hate Your Period? Here’s How You Can Safely Skip Your Periods.

Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Dr. Sophia Yen, CEO & co-founder of Pandia Health, often talks about how to stop your period when on the birth control pill. But do you know how to put this into practice? Read on to learn more about how to […]

June 28, 2019

Starting birth control: 6 tips for your first-time taking birth control pills

Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team. Updated on February 16, 2021 First time taking the birth control pill newbie and have no idea where to start? Wondering how to start your pills? Look no further! Dr. Sophia Yen, co-founder of Pandia Health, broke down some of the top […]

May 20, 2019

What To Do If You Forget To Pack The Pill For Your Holiday

Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team. Updated on March 25, 2021 Pull out those swimsuits, ladies, because summer is just around the corner! Whether you’re road-tripping to the nearest beach, finally taking that dream trip to Thailand, or just visiting friends, it’s a great time to see […]

November 7, 2018

Top Five Reasons You Should Choose Generic Birth Control Over Brand Name

Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team When it comes to choosing an oral contraceptive, many people with uteri have the same important questions. Generic versus brand name birth control? Which is more cost-effective? Do generic versions cause more side effects? There are numerous reasons why generic birth […]

August 17, 2018

Don’t let Your Period Get in the Way of your Vacation

Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team  Ah, vacations. The perfect time to relax. There’s no school or work to stress you out, no early alarms demanding you get out of bed and you have lots of hours of fun ahead of you. Until you realize that your […]