Is Hormone Replacement Therapy via Digital Health available?
Yes. You can find providers, compare therapies offered, determine costs for plans and packages all from the convenience of your personal laptop in your home.
I have mixed feelings about COVID 2020, but one of the benefits that I feel came out of that time is telehealth. Gone are the days where you have to shower, dress and drive to your doctor's office to have an 8–15-minute conversation. Of course, some visits require or are best served if you are in the room with your doctor (like if she needs to listen to your heart) but discussing hormone replacement therapy isn't one of those situations.
Personally, I have experimented with all three of the trusted providers in the link below. They were all good experiences. With Alloy and Winona, you don't even need an appointment. Once you create an account and complete the medical in-take forms, they reach out with a link to a secure portal and all the communication is done via text.
With Joi Women's Wellness, I was able after doing the preliminary blood work via a Lab Corp facility to schedule a 30-minute appointment to discuss what options Dr. Brooke felt were appropriate for me. At the end of our time together, she asked if I had any other concerns and I mentionned my weight and how I hadn't been able to lose those last 15 pounds. She brought up Semaglutide and how it might help and boy am I glad she did. Had we not had that time together, I may have never thought to add HRT + Semaglutide for the person weight loss pair when trying to lose menopause weight.
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HRT Online Clinic
A hormone health specialist understands the nuances of hormone fluctuations, as well as the potential benefits of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. These practitioners have seen successfully treated patients reclaim their health and their peace of mind --and they are well aware of the potential Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy creates for optimal quality of life as you age.
As you begin the search for an online provider, there are several factors you'll want to take into consideration:
Medical Credentials
Telemedicine Compliance
Patient Reviews and Testimonials
Privacy and Security
Customization of Treatment Plans
Transparent Pricing
Communication Channels
Pharmacy Partnerships
Lab Partnerships
Follow-up Monitoring
State Regulations and compliance
Insurance coverage
Patient Support
Online HRT Therapy, how does it work?
Every provider has their own specific process, but most work something similar to this.
Medical In-take Form with your history and complete list of symptoms
You'll formally agree to the process flow and associated costs
Blood Test, if required or applicable (typically done at local Lab facility that has partnered with your clinic)
HRT Clinic/Doc receives test results
Hormone Replacement Therapy Online Consultation
Hormone Specialist will review and confirm your medical history
Review your test results with you
Share therapies and formulations they feel would work for you
Discuss insurance options
Recommend and prescribe Rx or order meds including a full action plan specifically for you
Meds/Rx - Bioidenticals are sent directly to your home, if you opt for conventional meds, you may be able to pick those up for your local pharmacy
Follow-up -many of the providers we've researched conduct much of their after-visit communication via a secure patient portal - you can ask questions, and they respond via the portal
At subsequent telehealth visits, your on-going symptoms or improvement will be discussed to determine if your therapy needs to be tweaked or remain
Meds and/or Rx will continue to be prepared for you as long as you and your doctor agree the therapy is beneficial
Hormone Replacement Therapy Online Consultation, what to expect
Telehealth visits for Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy is definitely a convenience factor for us as patients, but for the doc as well. They can finish up their notes in between patients and move to the next without leaving the room. We as patients, can squeeze in an HRT appointment in between Teams Meetings while working from home or find an empty conference room and do it while at the office. It gives us lots of options and very few excuses. It sure beats having to take time off work, get into our car and drive to the doc's office only to find three or four patients in front of us, realizing our workday has been shot and no more tasks will get done today.
Telehealth is a very conducive platform for Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy. The provider has the partnerships needed to obtain appropriate testing and mediations for you. Due to the fact that it's not a medical necessity for you to be in the same room as the Hormone Replacement professional, all that is needed is a good wi-fi connection, a laptop and a desire to feel better, again!
Just because something is new and/or different, doesn't mean it can't be good or work for you. Explore your options of online hormone therapy.
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