September 2, 2025
At Pandia Health, our mission has always been: to make expert, evidence-based women’s healthcare accessible, affordable, and hassle-free. That is why we proudly announce a new partnership with Vivant Health, a trusted leader in healthcare and innovation for over 30 years. This collaboration builds on Vivant Health’s longstanding commitment to women’s health. Vivant Health already […]
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June 3, 2025
Written by Giuliana Castellucci, medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH. The birth control patch is a small, flexible square or round patch that sticks to your skin to prevent pregnancy. Roughly the size of a mini-sticky note, the patch releases hormones (estrogen and progestin) into your bloodstream through your skin. These hormones stop ovulation […]
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May 30, 2025
Written by Giuliana Castellucci, medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH. TL;DR: Understanding Birth Control Side Effects Hormonal birth control methods—such as pills, patches, rings, shots, implants, and hormonal IUDs can cause side effects like nausea, breast tenderness, headaches, mood changes, and spotting, especially during the first few months. These effects often subside over time. […]
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Written by Giuliana Castellucci, medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH. TL;DR: Hot Flashes During Your Period
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May 29, 2025
Written by Giuliana Castellucci, medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH. TL;DR: How Birth Control Affects Menopause Symptoms Hormonal birth control methods (like pills, patches, and rings) can mask menopause symptoms by stabilizing hormone levels, making it challenging to recognize the transition into menopause. While these methods may reduce symptoms such as hot flashes and […]
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May 28, 2025
Written by Giuliana Castellucci, medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH. TL;DR: Cramps During and After Menopause Cramps can occur during perimenopause and even after menopause due to hormonal changes, fibroids, endometriosis, or ovarian cysts. While mild cramps may be normal, persistent or severe pain postmenopause should be checked by a doctor. Treatment depends on […]
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May 27, 2025
Written by Giuliana Castellucci; medically reviewd by Sophia Yen. TL;DR: Why Experts Advise Against Hormone Pellets for Menopause Lack of FDA Approval: Hormone pellets are compounded bioidentical hormones that are not FDA-approved, meaning they lack standardized testing for safety, efficacy, and consistency. Inconsistent Dosing: Without regulatory oversight, the hormone levels in pellets can vary significantly, […]
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April 22, 2025
What Is H.R. 722? H.R. 722, also known as the Life at Conception Act, is a bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives in January 2025. Its goal is to grant full legal personhood to every human being “at all stages of life, including the moment of fertilization, cloning, or other moment at which […]
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January 31, 2025
Menopause is a natural phase of life that brings about significant hormonal changes, often leading to symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, and disrupted sleep. Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT), also commonly referred to by its older term, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), is a widely recommended treatment to alleviate these symptoms. For the […]
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Understanding Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) — also called Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT) or simply Hormone Therapy (HT) — has become an increasingly popular treatment for managing menopause symptoms. However, its use after age 65 has sparked debate, especially following the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study in 2002, which raised concerns about […]
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September 19, 2024
For your safety, before prescribing birth control, Pandia Health’s doctors need a recent blood pressure reading. It’s essential because most birth control can raise your blood pressure. If left unchecked, high blood pressure can increase the risk of serious health issues like stroke and heart attack. Here’s why it’s important and what you need to […]
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April 1, 2024
Medically reviewed by Catherine Hansen, MD, OBGYN & Menopause specialist As women navigate the intricate phases from perimenopause and menopause, the quest for health and vitality becomes a paramount concern. Bioidentical Hormone Therapy (BHT) or more specifically Bioidentical Menopausal Hormone Therapy (BmHT) emerges as a powerful tool in this journey that can offer a personalized […]
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