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 […]
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October 20, 2020
Does Activated Charcoal Affect Birth Control Pills?
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team TLDR: Yes. Activated charcoal can inhibit the effectiveness of your hormonal birth control pills. Activated charcoal has become a popular trend among foodies, appearing in aesthetically pleasing photos of ice cream and sandwiches; it has since expanded to other products like […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
Read MoreMarch 12, 2019
Apotex Corp. Birth Control Recall – What You Need To Know
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team We have gotten some questions about a recall for birth control – we’re here to clear things up! Apotex Corp. is recalling birth control pills because of a possible packaging error that could result in an unintended pregnancy. Great news – […]
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March 22, 2018
Female Athletes and How to Skip Periods
Medically 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! In thinking about these stellar athletes and their performances, we thought about how athletes have to practice […]
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October 14, 2020
Celebrate and Educate: Happy Health Literacy Month!
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team October might be known for Halloween when it comes to holidays, but in medicine, it’s known for something that’s also worth celebrating: Health Literacy Month! Health literacy refers to the ability to make health decisions by synthesizing medical information. While Health […]
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October 5, 2020
Honoring National Women’s Small Business Month with Dr. Sophia Yen from Pandia Health
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Did you know that October is National Women’s Small Business Month? Pandia Health is proud to be the ONLY women-founded, women-led, doctor-led company in birth control delivery. Ahead of October, Dr. Sophia Yen, co-founder and CEO of Pandia Health, gave a […]
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April 17, 2019
What You Need to Know About Birth Control and Pregnancy
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team The average woman in the U.S. wants to have two children. To accomplish this goal, she spends only about 3 years of her life: pregnant, in the postpartum period, or attempting to conceive. However that the average woman will spend almost […]
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April 10, 2019
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Uma Lerner, MD Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is distressing for up to 20% of women of reproductive age. Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is more severe than PMS and affects 5-10% of women during their reproductive years. The term “PMDD” is reserved for cases meeting strictly defined […]
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February 8, 2019
Birth Control in Pop Culture: From Incredibly Accurate to Totally Wrong
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Periods and related experiences such as birth control are essential occurrences in any society being experienced by half of the world’s population. Birth control can serve a variety of purposes such as preventing pregnancy, dealing with certain conditions like Polycystic Ovary […]
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March 1, 2021
Happy March aka ¼ of the way through 2021! Wow, we’ve come a long way — this time, last year, things were heating up with COVID-19, International Women’s Day and now, we’re bringing attention to endometriosis. That’s right, March is Endometriosis Awareness month! Endometriosis Awareness Month began in 1993 as a way to support and […]
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