November 14, 2020
International Girls Day: How Birth Control Empowers Everyone
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team It is International Girls Day, and what better way to celebrate than talking about birth control and feminism?! Before we dive into talking about gender equality and women’s health, let’s discuss something a little crazy: for years, women had little to […]
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August 25, 2021
What Does Acne on your Cheeks Mean?
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Mary Francis Garcia Having acne in one of the most obvious places (your face) is not ideal in any situation. Thankfully, there are simple methods that can be incorporated into your daily life to reduce the severity and keep your skin looking and feeling great. […]
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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 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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August 26, 2022
A Parent’s Guide to Birth Control Methods for Teens
At Pandia Health, we’re here to provide reliable information about reproductive health, and that extends to parents learning about and getting birth control for teens. You’re raising strong, independent people who are well-informed about how their bodies work and you want them to feel empowered to choose the right birth control method for them. We […]
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January 31, 2024
Acne affects millions of people worldwide. If you’re looking for acne treatment, it’s important to separate fact from fiction. One thing people often get wrong is thinking that birth control causes acne. But don’t worry, we’re here to set the record straight! In this blog post, we will explore the relationship between birth control and […]
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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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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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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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September 12, 2022
With the overturning of Roe v. Wade in the United States, there have been a lot of talks recently about reproductive rights. Reproductive rights are human rights that center on the rights of people to safely access contraception, abortion, fertility treatment, reproductive healthcare, and information about reproductive and sexual health. Reproductive rights cover everything from […]
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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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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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