September 1, 2022
A Word From Dr. Yen: September is PCOS and Sexual Health awareness month PCOS Month PolyCystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) will affect 1 in 10 women during their lives. PCOS is a hormonal disorder with the following symptoms: Signs of high androgens (extra acne, hairiness or high levels of testosterone) Irregular periods or frequently missed periods […]
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August 1, 2022
A Word From Dr. Yen: August Is National Wellness Month Vaginal wellness is an important part of a woman’s overall health and wellness! Did you know that the #1 cause of missed school and work for women under the age of 25 is painful or heavy periods? If you have period problems causing you to […]
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July 5, 2022
A Word From Dr. Sophia Yen: Woohoo! Hot Girl Summer is in full effect –remember to have fun, and make sure you have birth control and emergency contraception as you live your best life. Now, more than ever, it’s important to be in control of your reproductive health by stocking up on contraceptives. Having extra […]
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June 3, 2022
A word from Dr. Yen: The Supreme Court is about to rule on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization this week or the next which will most likely overturn Roe v. Wade. Which has us wondering, what will we do if Roe falls? First, this is a good time to get your birth control automated. Consider […]
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May 4, 2022
Birth control and mental health It’s Mental Health Awareness Month. Let’s address some top questions about birth control and mental health. Does birth control make you depressed? The research is mixed on this. If you notice you are depressed after starting birth control, then talk to your doctor. KNOW that there are 8 different progestins. […]
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April 26, 2022
April: National sexual assault awareness month
The purpose of this month is to open up conversations that raise awareness about sexual assault, which refers to a sexual act that occurs without explicit consent. But what exactly is “explicit consent”? Consent is not just the absence of the word “no” –instead it is the enthusiastic presence of “yes!” Consent must be given […]
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April 1, 2022
It’s April Fools! Don’t let these common birth control myths fool you! “Birth control makes you crazy” This is not the case! On the contrary, hormonal birth control smoothes out those fluctuating hormones that may lead to mood shifts. If you notice that you feel different after starting birth control, consult your doctor. There are […]
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March 1, 2022
A word from Dr. Yen In honor of Women’s History Month and our upcoming live stream with the United States of Women, I felt it fitting to discuss an issue that is very important to me, period poverty. Period poverty can be largely avoided, especially if you choose to make #periodsoptional. In recent years we have […]
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February 7, 2022
Acne. We all go through it. Some more than others. Some of us see our skin breakout during our cycle and others see it all the time. For most acne, tretinoin is the best option in addition to over the counter benzoyl peroxide. When my patients only have acne during their period, I usually recommend […]
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January 10, 2022
Happy New Year! Did you make any resolutions? If not, don’t worry. Pandia Health has compiled our favorite 5 resolutions to help you live a happier and healthier life (because who’s happy when they are not feeling well?). Here are 5 New Year’s resolutions for healthier & happier living: 1) Schedule your annual check up […]
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