August 4, 2022
Hormonal birth control can definitely help you make #PeriodsOptional.With the implant or hormonal IUD, about 30% of women will have no monthly bleeds and the other 70% will have lighter bleeds. On the shot, 70% of women will have no bleeds by the 3rd shot. If you use the pill and skip the bleeding week […]
Read MoreYes, you can ask your provider to give you something for the pain or anxiety. However, 600 mg of ibuprofen with food, 30-60 minutes before the procedure should be enough. You should also ask for a paracervical block, which will numb your cervix. I also suggest scheduling your appointment on the last day of your […]
Read MoreDecember 29, 2021
Unfortunately all birth control pills have a tiny amount of lactose. If you want vegan, we have the twirla patch. Or you can ask your doctor for other patches, the ring, or see a doctor in person for the IUD, implant, shot. Another option are vegan condoms + spermicide. Twirla is a birth control patch […]
Read MoreSeptember 22, 2021
Twirla works the same way all combined hormonal birth control pills work. Twirla (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol birth control patch) lowers the risk of becoming pregnant by preventing the release of an egg from the ovary (ovulation)and it also thickens the cervical mucus, helping to block the sperm from getting into the uterus and connecting […]
Read MoreSeptember 19, 2021
Both are birth control patches. Twirla is a 28 cm2 circular patch with levonorgestrel and Xulane, a generic brand of Ortho Evra, is a 14 cm2 square-like patch with norelgestromin. Zafemy is another generic of Ortho Evra and is a 12.5 cm2 square-like patch. Also, Xulane and Zafemy have a higher delivered estrogen dose (50mcg) […]
Read MoreJune 22, 2021
If over-the-counter or non-RX products are not working for you, it’s time to see a doctor. Pandia Health is here for you with board certified doctors that provide prescription treatment for acne.
Read MoreYes, do not use benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid at the SAME time as your tretinoin. Ideally, use 1 in the morning and tretinoin at night. Salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide are strong medications that will kill the effect of the tretinoin. Tretinoin can cause skin irritation. Some users may get dry, red, or peeling […]
Read MoreIf you’ve suffered from acne, you’ve most likely tried many different products to get rid ugly acne. With so many skin care products that claim to prevent breakouts, clear blemishes, and unclog pores, knowing which ingredients to look for can be confusing and overwhelming. Over the Counter: Salicylic acid is an ingredient commonly found in […]
Read MoreNo. It might not be acne. It might be rosacea. During adolescence, hormones are heightened. When these acne making male hormone levels increase, sebaceous glands enlarge and produce more sebum, an oily/waxy substance that can clog pores, leading to acne. Menopause is a red flag. Many menopausal women tend to think they have adult acne […]
Read MoreRemember the devastation of discovering a blemish minutes before photo day or a big dance in high school? Just because we aren’t teenagers anymore doesn’t mean that our days suffering from acne and pimple problems are gone. Unfortunately, the blemish before the big dance has been replaced with the acne before the big meeting. For […]
Read MoreTLDR: eating greasy foods does NOT cause acne. Certainly, if every time you eat pizza, you get zits, then don’t eat pizza as much if you don’t want zits. But the research shows that what you eat is not related to acne. Some studies show that people who adhere to a diet with a low […]
Read MoreTLDR: No. If you have acne, it’s NOT because you are NOT washing your face enough. If you wash your face too much, then your face is stripped of its natural oil and will make MORE oil to compensate for the oil you washed off! So only wash your face, twice a day. A gentle […]
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