July 12, 2020
Supreme Court’s Decision on Birth Control is the Opposite of Religious Freedom
Written and medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH The United States Supreme Court ruled in a 7-2 decision to allow your employer or university to deny you birth control coverage based on religious or moral objection. Birth control does far more than prevent unintended pregnancy – it helps with polycystic ovarian syndrome, heavy period […]
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July 12, 2020
5 Ways to Stay Safe While Protesting
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Millions of people throughout the United States have shown up to raise their voices and take action in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. Pandia Health stands with the Black community, and individuals who have joined in. Protesting is a […]
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July 9, 2020
Breakthrough Bleeding: Spotting While Skipping
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team. Updated on December 18, 2020 Breakthrough bleeding (also known as spotting) is bleeding which occurs when you’re not expecting your period. The bleed is usually lighter than your usual menstrual flow, but it can be the same in some cases. Often […]
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July 6, 2020
Dr. Christiane Northrup: Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team In the 5th and newest edition of Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom, Christiane Northrup, a board-certified OB/GYN physician, empowers women to understand and take control of their body and health both physically and emotionally. As in former versions, this book covers […]
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July 3, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Let’s talk about sex. Sex can be very personal and some women may shy away from spilling details to their friends, while others openly talk about female masturbation over brunch. Just because some women choose not to share what goes down […]
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July 2, 2020
Take Charge of Your Body with Birth Control
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team You do not need to have your period. Yes, you read that correctly. Pandia Health Co-Founder and CEO Dr. Sophia Yen recently spoke with Amie and Sara of the Gritty Nurse on why bleeding every month is not necessary. Birth control […]
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June 30, 2020
Top 5 Reasons Why Your Period is Late
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team NOTE: If you are 12 years old, your period won’t be regular for another 2 years! Most of us have been there — you check the date on your period tracke app and realize you’re supposed to meet Aunt Flo today. […]
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June 29, 2020
SheEO Podcast featuring Dr. Yen, CEO of Pandia Health
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Dr. Sophia Yen, CEO and co-founder of Pandia Health, was featured on a podcast with SheEO, a company that has developed a unique model for supporting, financing, and celebrating female innovators. Why Birth Control? As the ONLY #WomenFounded, #WomenLed, #DoctorLed company […]
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June 21, 2020
National Awkward Moment Day: Awkward Period Moments
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team So apparently it’s National Awkward Moment Day — I don’t know about you but this kind of seems like everyday for me. And for most people with uteruses, when they hit about age 12 (could be a bit younger or older […]
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June 19, 2020
Tips & Tricks for Advocating for Equal Pay in the Workplace!
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Women comprise almost half of the workforce yet they get paid less than men in almost every occupation. Women overall earn about $0.80 to every dollar a white, non-Hispanic man makes. Unfortunately, this blatant sexism is nothing new which is why […]
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June 17, 2020
22 PCOS-Friendly Recipes to Help Relieve Symptoms
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Varuska Patni. Updated on OCtober 4, 2022 Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal health condition that impacts 1 in 10 women of reproductive age. PCOS is characterized by hormonal imbalances of reproductive hormones (like estrogen and testosterone) and hormones that regulate other bodily functions […]
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June 14, 2020
National Diabetes Association Day — Discussing PCOS and Diabetes
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Today, we’re bringing awareness to people with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and diabetes. PCOS is a hormonal imbalance of insulin and progesterone, and is one of the most common and misunderstood health problems for women. There is currently no known cause […]
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