September 14, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team There are times when everyone feels shy about their bodies and the concerns that come with knowing what is healthy versus unhealthy. Our bodies and health are extremely complex and sometimes it’s hard to know what is normal for our individual […]
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January 27, 2020
Written by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH The birth control pill was officially approved in 1960 in the US and is used widely worldwide. Its main ingredients are progesterone, which was discovered in 1928 –in rabbits!) and estrogen. However, when manufacturers researched how to make a commercial pill at an affordable price, they used yams. The […]
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July 9, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team. What is breakthrough bleeding? Breakthrough bleeding (also known as spotting) is bleeding that occurs when you’re not expecting your period. The bleed is usually lighter than your usual menstrual flow, but it can be the same in some cases. Read on […]
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September 9, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team We know that birth control information can be hard to navigate. That is why our CEO and Co-Founder, Dr. Sophia Yen, recently sat down with Riley Rees, CEO and Founder of Sofia Health, to answer your top questions on birth control. […]
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July 28, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Pandia Health prioritizes your health, not our profits. Our CEO and Co-Founder, Dr. Sophia Yen, spoke with Sharon McLaughlin, from the Female Entrepreneurs Podcast to talk about how she became interested in medicine, the inspiration behind Pandia Health, and her continued […]
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August 16, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team At Pandia Health, we’re all about empowering you in your reproductive decisions. That’s why, this month, we’re bringing you sex positive content. It’s time to celebrate your body and sexual expression by learning more through these amazing content creators! If you’re […]
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September 13, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team As the ONLY women-founded, women-led, and doctor-led company in the birth control delivery space, Pandia Health is a game-changer for anyone with a uterus. Our CEO and Founder, Dr. Sophia Yen, sat down with PREM PM CEO, Marilyn Cowley, to talk […]
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June 19, 2018
Written by Aariyana Britton, B.Sc. Updated on March 25, 2021 You probably know that hormonal birth control is primarily used to prevent pregnancy, but you might be surprised to learn that it also provides other benefits that are seldom advertised by the media (and even some gynecologists). Perhaps this is because we live in a […]
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December 2, 2019
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Jacquie The holidays are rolling in fast. A surplus number of customers is going to flood every store, which will amount to treacherous lengthy lines. As if the holidays weren’t stressful enough with shopping for friends and family, us ladies now have to also allocate […]
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November 27, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team In the United States, women’s healthcare and reproductive rights continues to be a point of contention in national politics. Within women’s healthcare, there are various distinct issues that people keep fighting for, one of which is the systemic racism faced by […]
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July 23, 2019
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team “I LOVE SEX” I love sex. Now imagine starting off the “sex talk” with those three words. I totally traumatized my daughter. She got me back, she told all of her friends. Fast-forward a number of years, and now I have […]
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September 30, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Reproductive Health can feel shrouded in mystery and secrecy. It’s one of those topics that can be so uncomfortable to talk about that we just opt to avoid it all together. This can especially feel true as a woman of color. […]
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