November 2, 2020
What you Need to Know about SCOTUS, the ACA & Birth Control
Written and medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH CEO and Co-Founder of Pandia Health On November 10th, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) will be reviewing the case California v. Texas which is about the Affordable Care Act (ACA), a.k.a. Obamacare. Key Benefits of the ACA for Young People The appointment of […]
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August 25, 2020
Yaz vs Yasmin: What’s the difference?
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Aariyana Britton. Updated March 9, 2021 TLDR: Yasmin and Yaz have the same active ingredients: Ethinyl estradiol and drospirenone. Yaz just has lower dose of estrogen. Yaz has 20 mcg of estrogen which is NOT good for women under the age of 30’s bone health. Yaz has […]
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July 9, 2020
Breakthrough Bleeding, including Spotting While Skipping
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team. What is breakthrough bleeding? Breakthrough bleeding (also known as spotting) is bleeding that 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. Read on […]
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December 15, 2020
The 7 Places to Hide a Pandia Health Gift Box
As everyone preps for the holidays, you’re probably wondering what to get your friends and family. Well, for your fellow gal pals, encourage them to sign up for Pandia Health so they can get their birth control delivered for FREE! When it arrives, hide it and present it to them on Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa – […]
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November 27, 2020
The Fight for Racial and Gender Equality in Reproductive Healthcare
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team In the United States, women’s healthcare and reproductive rights continues to be a point of contention in national politics. Within women’s healthcare, there are various distinct issues that people keep fighting for, one of which is the systemic racism faced by […]
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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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October 24, 2020
Sex Ed With DB Podcast featuring Dr. Sophia Yen!
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Last week, Dr. Sophia Yen, co-founder and CEO of Pandia Health, was featured in an episode of Sex Ed with DB, a feminist podcast hosted by Danielle Bezalel, MPH. They discussed Dr. Yen’s path to Pandia Health and topics related to […]
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November 7, 2018
Top Five Reasons You Should Choose Generic Birth Control Over Brand Name
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team When it comes to choosing an oral contraceptive, many people with uteri have the same important questions. Generic versus brand name birth control? Which is more cost-effective? Do generic versions cause more side effects? There are numerous reasons why generic birth […]
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December 31, 2020
Best New Year’s Resolutions for a Healthier and Happier You
Welcome to 2021! Can you believe it’s the new year already? Everyone has been through a lot in the past year, with the pandemic, a tumultuous election, and events bringing light to racial justice, just to name a few. To some of us, it might feel as though we’ve been waiting for 2021 to come […]
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February 21, 2019
Explaining Periods To Men: A Complete Guide On How To Make Even Cavemen Understand
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team. Updated on May 4, 2021 Did you know that 51% of men believe it is inappropriate for women to openly discuss their periods in the workplace. Additionally, 44% of the men admitted having made a joke or comment about a partner’s […]
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October 24, 2018
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team. Updated on May 7, 2021 Periods will Cost you. It is not easy being a woman… Ever heard that before? Well, here’s more… Having a uterus is certainly not cheap – just having your period is expensive. With about half of the […]
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June 22, 2021
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 Multivitamins typically do not affect birth control. However, birth control may decrease the level of certain vitamins in the body. There are various factors that can influence the interaction between birth control and some medications. For instance, certain antibiotics reduce the […]
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