May 17, 2023
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH and Catherine Hansen, MD, OBGYN & Menopause specialist Research shows that while menopause is a fact of life, few women feel informed on the subject. Over 68% only begin learning about perimenopause once symptoms first develop, causing many to go through this important life stage without the necessary […]
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November 9, 2022
Taking birth control pills is an effective way to prevent pregnancy. The added benefits are that they can be used to help ease heavy, painful, or irregular periods, reduce hormonal acne, and even skip periods! There are two types of birth control pills: combined oral contraceptive pills (which contain both estrogen and progestin) or progestin-only […]
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April 1, 2024
Medically reviewed by Catherine Hansen, MD, OBGYN & Menopause specialist As women navigate the intricate phases from perimenopause and menopause, the quest for health and vitality becomes a paramount concern. Bioidentical Hormone Therapy (BHT) or more specifically Bioidentical Menopausal Hormone Therapy (BmHT) emerges as a powerful tool in this journey that can offer a personalized […]
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November 20, 2022
The only difference between Sprintec and Mili are the manufacturers and inactive ingredients like the color of the pills. So Sprintec and Mili have the same benefits, side effects, and mode of action. The only differences would be if you have a reaction to the different inactive ingredients, usually just the pill coloring. Birth control […]
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July 20, 2026
Quick answer: Menopause hormone therapy (MHT, sometimes called HRT, MT, HT) replaces the estrogen your body stops making during peri/post menopause, usually with progesterone added if you still have a uterus. The FDA has approved it to treat moderate-to-severe hot flashes and night sweats, to treat the vaginal and urinary changes of menopause, and to […]
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July 15, 2022
Using birth control and contraceptives isn’t only about limiting unprotected sex and preventing pregnancy. Birth control is a critical tool for reproductive health care delivery and disease control. At the same time, there are so many forms of birth control to choose from, which makes it hard to pick the best option for you! But […]
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January 31, 2025
Understanding Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) — also called Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT) or simply Hormone Therapy (HT) — has become an increasingly popular treatment for managing menopause symptoms. However, its use after age 65 has sparked debate, especially following the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study in 2002, which raised concerns about […]
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January 31, 2024
Acne affects millions of people worldwide. If you’re looking for acne treatment, it’s important to separate fact from fiction. One thing people often get wrong is thinking that birth control causes acne. But don’t worry, we’re here to set the record straight! In this blog post, we will explore the relationship between birth control and […]
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Medically reviewed by Catherine Hansen, MD, OBGYN & Menopause specialist Let’s dive into a topic that resonates with many women in their journey towards understanding menopause treatment: “When is the best time to start menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) or hormone replacement therapy (HRT)?” This is not just a question about timing; it’s about quality of […]
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September 12, 2022
With the overturning of Roe v. Wade in the United States, there have been a lot of talks recently about reproductive rights. Reproductive rights are human rights that center on the rights of people to safely access contraception, abortion, fertility treatment, reproductive healthcare, and information about reproductive and sexual health. Reproductive rights cover everything from […]
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July 20, 2026
Quick answer: Hot flashes and night sweats happen because shifting estrogen narrows the comfort zone of your brain’s internal thermostat, so tiny temperature changes trigger a full-body cool-down: flushing, sweating, sometimes a racing heart. They are extremely common, they are treatable, and you have options ranging from cooling strategies and trigger management to FDA-approved medications. […]
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March 8, 2023
Skipping your period using birth control has been a hot topic recently. Our founder, Dr. Sophia Yen and Pandia Health have been preaching about #PeriodsOptional for some time now, and we are thrilled to see it start to take off. There are so many benefits of skipping your period such as getting rid of period […]
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