August 25, 2021
When does pregnancy acne start? Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Mary Francis Garcia A body goes through many changes when pregnant. One of said changes might be acne. But don’t worry! This is completely natural and does not last forever. When does acne during pregnancy start? Pregnancy acne is a […]
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July 19, 2021
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team So you want to know which birth control is right for you? Thanks to medical advancements, you now have numerous options – this can be both exciting and intimidating. Whether you’re starting birth control for the first time or want […]
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June 22, 2021
How to Stop a Pimple from Forming Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Picture this: you’re in middle school and you reach the age of puberty where hormones begin to rage. One day you begin to see red dots appear on your skin. As you progress through […]
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The period pain that often happens with an individual’s menstrual cycle can be debilitating, so much so that it may begin to stop you from your daily tasks. Thankfully, it doesn’t have to be this way forever. There are many methods and products that you can use to relieve period cramps – most of which […]
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I’m taking a multivitamin and calcium, will that interact with the birth control pills? Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Tldr: Multivitamins typically do not affect birth control. However, birth control may decrease the level of certain vitamins in the body. There are various factors […]
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June 8, 2021
What is Tretinoin? Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Spending time under the sun can be relaxing, but not always for your skin! As we approach the summer months, you may want to reconsider your skincare routine in addition to your vacation plans. With so […]
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April 29, 2021
March 30, 1876, a newspaper article was published in an effort to further rally Californians against the perceived threat of Chinese Americans, many of whom had joined the effort to build the transcontinental railroad. Others had formed self-sustaining communities in the face of Xenophobia. The charges in the aforementioned article classified Chinese Americans as “a […]
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April 14, 2021
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Should I stop my Yaz because I got the JNJ COVID vaccine I recently received the J&J COVID vaccine on April 4, and I just read that the FDA is advising to pause administering that vaccine due to blood clot concerns. I am […]
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March 8, 2021
Happy International Women’s Day! Can’t believe we made it to IWD 2021 — and we’re still protesting the same policies as a century ago! This year’s theme is #.’ According to the website, “We are all parts of a whole. Our individual actions, conversations, behaviors and mindsets can have an impact on our larger society. […]
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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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