July 18, 2023
In a huge step towards improving women’s reproductive health, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the availability of one over-the-counter (OTC) birth control pill. This decision marks a major milestone, providing women with increased accessibility, convenience, and control over one of their contraceptive choices, which is what we’re all about here at […]
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January 31, 2023
Birth control is a common, safe, and easy way to prevent pregnancy, but is it affordable for those who don’t have health insurance? As a result of Griswold v. Connecticut in 1965, the Supreme Court granted the constitutional right to contraception, and thanks to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2010, most US health insurance […]
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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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May 27, 2025
Written by Giuliana Castellucci; medically reviewd by Sophia Yen. TL;DR: Why Experts Advise Against Hormone Pellets for Menopause Lack of FDA Approval: Hormone pellets are compounded bioidentical hormones that are not FDA-approved, meaning they lack standardized testing for safety, efficacy, and consistency. Inconsistent Dosing: Without regulatory oversight, the hormone levels in pellets can vary significantly, […]
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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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March 29, 2024
Medically reviewed by Catherine Hansen, MD, OBGYN & Menopause specialist Menopause often brings with it a wave of sleep disruptions, leaving many to wonder how to restore a peaceful night’s rest. This article delves into the hormonal upheavals that affect “menopause and sleep”, outlining practical, evidence-based measures to enhance your sleep quality during this transitional […]
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Medically reviewed by Catherine Hansen, MD, OBGYN & Menopause specialist Can you get pregnant after menopause? Directly speaking, natural pregnancy is highly unlikely once you enter menopause. In this article, we’ll explain why this is the case, the role hormones play, and what options exist for motherhood beyond the menopausal threshold. Understanding Menopause and Its […]
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March 8, 2024
The years of perimenopause and transition into menopause is a profound time period. It is unique for each woman. As our bodies respond to declining and fluctuating levels of sex hormones, women may experience physiologic symptoms and changes of attitude toward intimacy. In particular, painful sex is often a complaint that many women experience and […]
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January 10, 2023
You’ve seen the doctor and have the prescription in hand, but you don’t have insurance and are worried about the out-of-pocket costs. Unfortunately, this is a far-too-common scenario in the United States. Between this and the US Supreme Court ruling that made it possible for religious employers to refuse to cover birth control pills means […]
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July 5, 2022
A Word From Dr. Sophia Yen: Woohoo! Hot Girl Summer is in full effect –remember to have fun, and make sure you have birth control and emergency contraception as you live your best life. Now, more than ever, it’s important to be in control of your reproductive health by stocking up on contraceptives. Having extra […]
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April 26, 2022
The purpose of this month is to open up conversations that raise awareness about sexual assault, which refers to a sexual act that occurs without explicit consent. But what exactly is “explicit consent”? Consent is not just the absence of the word “no” –instead it is the enthusiastic presence of “yes!” Consent must be given […]
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April 1, 2022
It’s April Fools! Don’t let these common birth control myths fool you! “Birth control makes you crazy” This is not the case! On the contrary, hormonal birth control smoothes out those fluctuating hormones that may lead to mood shifts. If you notice that you feel different after starting birth control, consult your doctor. There are […]
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