Using birth control isn’t only about preventing pregnancy. Birth control is a critical tool for women’s health care and sexually transmitted disease (STD) control. Luckily, there are so many forms of birth control to choose from, which sometimes can feel overwhelming when trying to find the right one for you. That’s why we’ve done the […]
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A guide for providers The following are a few charts that are helpful for managing birth control pill side effects. These are intended for providers (e.g. doctors, NPs, PAs, Pharmacists) that write birth control prescriptions. But the information can also be useful to anyone who is having side effects with birth control and they can […]
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Many women already experience mood swings before and/or during their period, but do these persist even when you skip your period while taking birth control? In an effort to answer this question and satisfy our curiosity, Pandia Health’s wonderful CEO & co-founder, Dr. Sophia Yen has provided some expert insight on the topic. Q: How […]
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What is Roe v Wade? Roe v Wade is a decision of the supreme court justices that protects the right of a woman to end her pregnancy through legal abortion. The 1973 result was seen as revolutionary because, for the first time nationally, federal courts supported a woman’s liberty to choose a safe, legal abortion […]
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Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Mary Francis Garcia Acne is something that many individuals experience at some point throughout their life. Nonetheless, it’s unpleasant to have. Sometimes, washing your face just doesn’t cut it- you still have severe acne. What’s up with that? So you go to your dermatologist and […]
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Noticing more facial blemishes than usual? Or little bumps on your face and body that just won’t go away? You might have fallen prey to a particular type of skin condition – fungal acne. While this may sound intimidating, it is both normal and treatable. What is fungal acne? Fungal acne is not really acne […]
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Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Depends but usually for a new acne lesion to be gone it could be 1-2 weeks. What is acne? Acne is a skin condition that occurs when follicles in the skin become clogged with oil (sebum), dead skin cells, and sometimes bacteria. It […]
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Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Most heterosexual people with uteri between the ages of 15 and 44 are at risk of unintended pregnancy. Because the average childbearing person only has 2 children in their lifetime, she will have to spend almost 30 years of her life […]
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Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Is it Safe to Use Birth Control While Breastfeeding? TLDR: Yes, it is safe to use birth control while breastfeeding. But, if it contains estrogen , it may reduce your milk supply. Getting pregnant soon after giving birth can be emotionally […]
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Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team What Is Natural Family Planning or Fertility Awareness Method? The average American woman only wants to have two children in her lifetime. Children are a significant time, money, and emotional investment. Despite the massive strides women have made to obtain equality, […]
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