September 13, 2023
Everything you Need to Know about Texas’ Newly Proposed Abortion Bill
In February the Texas legislature introduced State House Bill 2709 which, if passed, wants to increase legal liability for mothers and doctors participating in abortions as well as expand rights for the unborn fetus. This bill could have far reaching effects on expectant mothers and related forms of health care. Women in the state of […]
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September 11, 2023
The Best Menopause Specialist or The Importance of a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner
Medically reviewed by Catherine Hansen, MD, OBGYN & Menopause specialist Navigating the complex and often challenging journey of menopause requires expert guidance and support. You deserve to get the best menopause specialist to walk with you on this journey, but often it is hard to know where to find a provider with this special training. […]
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May 24, 2023
How to transfer a prescription? Is easier than you thought!
So, you’re considering transferring your prescription from your old pharmacy to a new pharmacy. You’ve come to the right place, because we are quite familiar with the process (wink wink). We believe there can be many benefits to switching pharmacies. For example, different pharmacies may offer better pricing, a more convenient location, or other perks. […]
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May 17, 2023
Should You Take Birth Control for Perimenopause Symptoms?
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH and Catherine Hansen, MD, OBGYN & Menopause specialist Research shows that while menopause is a fact of life, few women feel informed on the subject. Over 68% only begin learning about perimenopause once symptoms first develop, causing many to go through this important life stage without the necessary […]
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March 8, 2023
Skipping your period on birth control with expert care
Skipping your period using birth control has been a hot topic recently. Our founder, Dr. Sophia Yen and Pandia Health have been preaching about #PeriodsOptional for some time now, and we are thrilled to see it start to take off. There are so many benefits of skipping your period such as getting rid of period […]
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January 31, 2023
Is Birth Control Expensive Without Insurance?
Birth control is a common, safe, and easy way to prevent pregnancy, but is it affordable for those who don’t have health insurance? As a result of Griswold v. Connecticut in 1965, the Supreme Court granted the constitutional right to contraception, and thanks to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2010, most US health insurance […]
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December 15, 2022
All about Progestin Only Pills (progesterone only pill)
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
Unprotected Sex: A Guide on What to Do
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
5 Random Sexual Health Facts We Bet You Didn’t Know
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
Mili Birth Control vs Sprintec: Learn the Differences
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
Aurovela vs Junel: What’s the Difference?
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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