Summer Bliss – Skip the Period
This session is perfect for anyone looking to reclaim their summer and make informed, empowered decisions about their menstrual health.
Dr. Sophia Yen is a trailblazing physician, educator, and advocate dedicated to advancing women’s health and reproductive rights. A board-certified Adolescent Medicine specialist and certified Menopause Society practitioner (MSCP), Dr. Yen is the CEO and co-founder of Pandia Health, a telehealth company revolutionizing access to birth control by delivering it directly to patients’ doors—because women have #BetterThingsToDo than worry about running out of their prescriptions.
With a passion for making periods optional and empowering people with uteruses through education, Dr. Yen is a leading voice in reproductive justice. Her research spans precision prescribing of birth control using AI and genetics, emergency contraception access, and the accuracy of online reproductive health information.
Dr. Yen is also a fierce advocate for youth development, comprehensive sex education, and the prevention of teen pregnancy and pediatric obesity. She has served as Chairperson of the Northern California AAP Pediatric Obesity Interest Group and continues to mentor medical professionals and startup leaders alike.
Learning Objectives
- Understand how hormonal birth control can safely suppress periods.
- Explore benefits of skipping periods—less symptoms, more freedom.
- Bust myths and address concerns with evidence-based facts
- Understand the science behind menstrual suppression and how hormonal birth control methods (pill, patch, ring) can be used safely and effectively.
- Explore the physical, emotional, and lifestyle benefits of skipping periods, including reduced symptoms and greater freedom.
- Learn practical, step-by-step guidance on how to skip your period safely, including what to expect and how to troubleshoot.
- Debunk common myths and address concerns with evidence-based insights.
- Engage in a live Q&A with Dr. Yen to get personalized advice and clarity on reproductive health choices.
Additional Event Information
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Please note: This webinar will be recorded and sent out to all registrants within a few days of the live broadcast.
- Online registration deadline: 15 July 2025
- Event is open to: HBA Members and Non-members
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This event is not refundable.
Featured Speakers
Tanya
Booke
Head of Talent Development and Culture,
MannKind Corporation
Moderator
Pricing
| Regular Registration - Virtual | $10.00 / €10.00 | $20.00 / €20.00 |
Members receive up to 50 percent discount
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