June 3, 2025
Written by Giuliana Castellucci, medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH. The birth control patch is a small, flexible square or round patch that sticks to your skin to prevent pregnancy. Roughly the size of a mini-sticky note, the patch releases hormones (estrogen and progestin) into your bloodstream through your skin. These hormones stop ovulation […]
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January 31, 2025
Menopause is a natural phase of life that brings about significant hormonal changes, often leading to symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, and disrupted sleep. Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT), also commonly referred to by its older term, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), is a widely recommended treatment to alleviate these symptoms. For the […]
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September 11, 2023
Medically reviewed by Catherine Hansen, MD, OBGYN & Menopause specialist Navigating the complex and often challenging journey of menopause requires expert guidance and support. You deserve to get the best menopause specialist to walk with you on this journey, but often it is hard to know where to find a provider with this special training. […]
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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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May 24, 2023
So, you’re considering transferring your prescription from your old pharmacy to a new pharmacy. You’ve come to the right place, because we are quite familiar with the process (wink wink). We believe there can be many benefits to switching pharmacies. For example, different pharmacies may offer better pricing, a more convenient location, or other perks. […]
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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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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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December 15, 2022
What are progestin only pills and how do they work? The progestin only pill (POP) is a type of birth control that uses progestin (a synthetic form of progesterone) to prevent pregnancy. Progestin works by thinning the lining of the uterus so that an embryo cannot implant itself and by thickening cervical mucus to make […]
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August 1, 2022
A Word From Dr. Yen: August Is National Wellness Month Vaginal wellness is an important part of a woman’s overall health and wellness! Did you know that the #1 cause of missed school and work for women under the age of 25 is painful or heavy periods? If you have period problems causing you to […]
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September 19, 2024
For your safety, before prescribing birth control, Pandia Health’s doctors need a recent blood pressure reading. It’s essential because most birth control can raise your blood pressure. If left unchecked, high blood pressure can increase the risk of serious health issues like stroke and heart attack. Here’s why it’s important and what you need to […]
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May 4, 2022
Birth control and mental health It’s Mental Health Awareness Month. Let’s address some top questions about birth control and mental health. Does birth control make you depressed? The research is mixed on this. If you notice you are depressed after starting birth control, then talk to your doctor. KNOW that there are 8 different progestins. […]
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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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