Blog medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team. Updated on January 4th, 2021 What types of birth control are safe for women who smoke or vape? Staying away from smoking is the best choice for your health, but if you smoke, alternative birth control options are available to […]
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Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team. Updated on January 4th, 2021 What’s the best birth control for mood stability? Before starting any new birth control, it’s necessary to consult a doctor in order to determine which type is best for you. In terms of regulating your mood, […]
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Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team. Updated on May 19, 2023 Birth control is used to prevent unwanted pregnancy, while menopause marks the end of reproductive years. As you approach menopause, you may wonder whether you should continue using birth control to prevent unwanted pregnancy. In this […]
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Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Birth Control Effectiveness: What Methods Work Best? In today’s modern age, many different types of birth control can fit within anyone’s lifestyle, budget, or health needs. Ancient Mesopotamian recordings of spermicides and cervical caps date back as far as 1850 BC. […]
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Can Birth Control Help Treat Depression? Depression does not have a single cause, but rather a combination of genetic, biochemical, and environmental factors. Thankfully, there are several treatment options available, and it may take a combination of techniques to help the depressed individual feel better. For women, in particular, their birth control may play a role […]
Read MoreMedically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team. Updated on December 18, 2020 So, you’re between periods and you notice some blood when you wipe. Noticing blood when you don’t expect to see any can be worrying, but don’t panic! If you take birth control and aren’t experiencing […]
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Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team. Updated on December 13, 2019 Do Antibiotics Decrease Birth Control Pill Effectiveness? When used correctly, birth control pills have a 91% effectiveness rate. As the leading, most popular form of birth control, the pill is used by 28% of all women […]
Read MoreMedically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Birth control pills were designed for women to prevent pregnancy, but there are many other uses that include regulating menstruation (your periods), balancing hormone levels, treating acne, and more. Most conversations about birth control pills usually focus on pregnancy prevention. And while birth […]
Read MoreMedically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team In this guide: Birth Control: A History What were the earliest forms of birth control? Were ancient forms of birth control dangerous? What superstitions and wives tales surrounded birth control before the modern era? The Modern Birth Control Movement When was […]
Read MoreMedically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team. Updated on February 16, 2021 A brief history: When the birth control pill became widely available to U.S. women in the 1970s, it revolutionized their lives. For the first time in history, the average woman had the freedom and ability to […]
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