July 26, 2020
Do you have to take birth control at the same time every day?
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team. Updated on December 18, 2020 If you’re looking for a quick answer: for most combination birth control pills (those with estrogen and progesterone), while it is recommended that you take the pill as close to the same time each day as […]
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May 13, 2020
Birth Control and Vaginal Dryness
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team. Updated on December 18, 2020 What Causes Vaginal Dryness? There are many reasons why you may be experiencing a vaginal dry spell. This may be due to an allergic reaction to a cosmetic product such as soap or perfume, your menstruation […]
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September 26, 2019
Rejoice for World Contraception Day by Carmiya
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Carmiya It’s World Contraception Day! Since its launch in 2007, WCD has worked to improve awareness of contraception and to allow young people to make informed choices about their sexual and reproductive health. We stan progress! Before we get into it, sign up HERE to […]
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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 […]
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August 25, 2021
When Does Pregnancy Acne Start?
Your body goes through many changes when pregnant. One of those changes might be pregnancy acne. But don’t worry! This is completely natural and does not last forever. However, treating acne during pregnancy is not as straightforward as treating acne during other times in your life. Pregnancy requires special attention to active ingredients since some […]
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June 12, 2020
Using Birth Control to Avoid Your Period on Your Wedding Day!
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Aariyana Britton, B.Sc. Updated April 19, 2021 Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! You might be feeling a combination of anxiety and happiness as you prepare for one of the most memorable days of your life. To deal with all these changes, you’ll need some support […]
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January 17, 2020
How to choose the best, most effective birth control for me?
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team. Updated on January 21, 2020 Are you interested in starting birth control medication? Great! Before you get started, it’s critical to know all the details about the contraceptive care process, and Pandia Health is here to make sure you have all […]
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December 10, 2019
How to Stop Your Periods During the Winter Break
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Jacquie C Brrrr… The long-awaiting winter break and the holiday season are upon us! Winter break means no work deadlines, no finals and no stress. That is unless your period is going to get in the way of your holiday and vacation plans. If you’ve […]
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October 28, 2019
Birth Control Pills and who you love, lust, marry
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team When you are on birth control pills, you choose someone that is more likely to provide. When you come off the pill, if your partner was not good looking, then your sex life/attraction might be less. Pandia Health prescribes birth control […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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