Fact or Fiction: Period Edition Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team The Most Common Myths About Periods from Around the World Menstruation is an integral part of any person with a uterus’ experience. Without it, pregnancies, births, and the continuation of the human species would all be […]
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Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team. Updated March 2, 2021 Birth control and ovarian cysts While ovarian cysts typically have a negative stigma, they are normal and can heal on their own or with minor treatment. There are multiple interventions that can reduce the likelihood of developing […]
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Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Can You Use the Birth Control Pill, Patch, Ring for Reasons Other Than Birth Control? The birth control pill is one of the most popular hormonal birth control options used in the U.S. There are 43 million women of reproductive age […]
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Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team There are many different types of birth control or contraceptive methods that are safe, affordable, effective, and can fit different lifestyles and budgets. There are hormonal, non-hormonal, and also natural methods of birth control. Unfortunately, there is some confusion between birth […]
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Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team. Updated on January 21, 2021 Migraines are extremely uncomfortable and can even be debilitating. In fact, a migraine is the third most prevalent illness in the world, as 12% of the population will experience one at some point. While there is […]
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Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team. Updated on December 18, 2020 Imagine this: you’re at a party, everyone around you is drinking, people are dancing in the living room, and you’re … holding a shot glass in one hand and your birth control pills in the other. […]
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Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Renceh Anjelo Flojo. Updated on April 7, 2021 How much does birth control costs? Prescription birth control can cost anywhere from $15 (most birth control pills) to $1,000/month (IUD, implant). Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, if you have insurance, most insurance plans and government […]
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Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team. Updated on April 30, 2021 How Does Birth Control Treat and Prevent Acne Breakouts? Millions of people suffer from painful and embarrassing acne breakouts. Unfortunately, they can happen at any time during a person’s life, not just during their teenage years. For […]
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Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team. Updated on November 10, 2022 Is there a Best Birth Control for Weight Loss? Birth control pills won’t decrease appetite or improve a woman’s metabolism. However, some birth control pills (those with drospirenone) can have a slight diuretic effect, which decreases […]
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About 24% of women in the US aged 15-49 currently use a form of hormonal contraception, with most women starting their first contraception prescription during their teenage years, and commonly continue taking it for a decade or more. Eventually, many decide to stop taking birth control, and while there are plenty of reasons to cease […]
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