May 30, 2025
Written by Giuliana Castellucci, medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH. TL;DR: Understanding Birth Control Side Effects Hormonal birth control methods—such as pills, patches, rings, shots, implants, and hormonal IUDs can cause side effects like nausea, breast tenderness, headaches, mood changes, and spotting, especially during the first few months. These effects often subside over time. […]
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April 22, 2025
What Is H.R. 722? H.R. 722, also known as the Life at Conception Act, is a bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives in January 2025. Its goal is to grant full legal personhood to every human being “at all stages of life, including the moment of fertilization, cloning, or other moment at which […]
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January 29, 2024
Medically reviewed by Catherine Hansen, MD, OBGYN & Menopause specialist Perimenopause is a natural phase of transition that women experience before reaching menopause. It is characterized by hormonal fluctuations, which can lead to a variety of physical and emotional changes. Navigating the waters of perimenopause and menopause can feel like charting unknown territory. One of […]
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December 19, 2023
Medically reviewed by Catherine Hansen, MD, OBGYN & Menopause specialist Sex isn’t always top of mind when thinking about menopause, but hormonal changes are part of significant physical, mental, and emotional changes that happen at this time, and these can impact sex and intimacy in many ways. First, let’s level set. When we talk about […]
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January 27, 2023
Acne is a very common skin condition that causes pimples on the face, forehead, chest, shoulders, and upper back. However, many people only have acne in some places and their pimples only appear in specific spots on their face (like the forehead!). Treating forehead acne is easier when you know why acne pop up. While […]
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January 17, 2019
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team We should not be afraid to say the word tampon in public. When talking about periods, women are often taught from a young age to be as discreet as possible. This does not ring true for other bodily functions such as […]
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January 1, 2019
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Happy New Year! Are you still in bed with confetti all over? Or are you heading to your first day at the gym since Halloween? (we’ve all been there, girl)Anyhow, let’s set our New Year’s resolutions right HERE and NOW! Hopefully, […]
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February 7, 2022
Acne. We all go through it. Some more than others. Some of us see our skin breakout during our cycle and others see it all the time. For most acne, tretinoin is the best option in addition to over the counter benzoyl peroxide. When my patients only have acne during their period, I usually recommend […]
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January 10, 2022
Happy New Year! Did you make any resolutions? If not, don’t worry. Pandia Health has compiled our favorite 5 resolutions to help you live a happier and healthier life (because who’s happy when they are not feeling well?). Here are 5 New Year’s resolutions for healthier & happier living: 1) Schedule your annual check up […]
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September 19, 2017
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team Pandia Health Founder and CEO Dr. Sophia Yen answers questions about birth control side effects and potential health issues. These answers are for general informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical advice from your own physician. Always […]
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August 25, 2020
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Aariyana Britton. Updated March 9, 2021 TLDR: Yasmin and Yaz have the same active ingredients: Ethinyl estradiol and drospirenone. Yaz just has lower dose of estrogen. Yaz has 20 mcg of estrogen which is NOT good for women under the age of 30’s bone health. Yaz has […]
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September 25, 2021
IUD’s and other contraceptives give women the right to choose when they want to get pregnant, but they can also take those choices away when they are forced upon women. Britney Spears is an example of this. Spears suffered reproductive coercion when she was stripped of her right to have children after the government mandated […]
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