By Winona Cost without Insurance
By Winona is a newer, online telehealth company that offers Hormone Replacement Therapy online. They don't accept or expect you to have insurance. Rather, they are very transparent on what products they offer and the cost of each. They provide prescriptions, via a Winona HealthCare professional and products packaged for 90 days of use.
I'm a current patient of Winona and have first-hand experience on:
How they work
Products they offer
Cost of each product
On-going support
Menopause hits us all at different times and in different ways. You'll know it once you get there. For me, it was the night sweats and the hot flashes. At some point, you'll say you've had enough and want to do something about it.
Winona - How do they Work?
Their process is simple and quick to complete. No blood work. No Labs required. No appointment necessary.
You'll provide the information required on the medical in-take form. Once you establish your account. Start here to get 15% off your first order, they'll send you a link to their free, HIPAA compliant, secure patient portal. You'll begin to get messages from your assigned Winona doctor.
They'll make recommendations and providing pricing for all of the products they suggest. You don't even need to take time out for a 1:1 telemedicine appointment. All communication is via their patient portal.
Winona Hormone Replacement Therapy Products offered
I really appreciate that ByWinona is very transparent around what products they offer and the price for each.
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement typically comes in gels, creams, patches, tablets, pills and sprays. Your Winona HRT specialist can answer any questions you may have regarding the different formulations.
Products Offered:
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DHEA Pills - $27/3 Mos
Estrogen Body Cream - $89/Mo
Estrogen w/Progesterone - $89/Mo
Estrogen Patch - $149/Mo
Estrogen Tablet - $45/Mo
Progesterone Body Cream - $89/Mo
Progesterone Caplet - $39/Mo
Vaginal Estrogen Cream - $89/Mo
Blossom (female Viagra cream) - $79/Order
All products are available in 90-day quantities.
I am currently on the estrogen (estradiol) patch, .0375 dose and progesterone tablets, 200 mg. I've tried the estrogen cream and progesterone cream in the past, but I seem to do better with the patch and tablets. Your Winona HRT doctor can help you determine which formulation is best for you.
How much does Winona cost per month?
Winona doesn't accept insurance, so the cost whether you have or don't have insurance will be the same. Since you won't be using your insurance, it means you don't need any type of pre-authorization from your insurance provider and can make a quick decision if that's the type of person you are.
There are not costs for consultations or 1:1 health visits. The only cost is the products themselves, based on what you chose to purchase.
They list on their website the cost for every product and are very transparent around how much is included with each order. Most menopausal women will need an estrogen product and a progesterone product, or a combo like Winona's Estrogen/Progesterone combo cream that is $89 per month. The above chart will give you an idea into their cost per product and if you have futher quesitons around pricing, you can ask those during your communication prior to making a purchasing decision.
The other common product that works well with the estrogen and the progesterone are Winona's DHEA pills. DHEA is a pre cursor to testosterone and although you may not realize it, we ladies have and need testosterone. As we get older testosterone along with estrogen and progesterone also starts to diminish. Adding DHEA to our routine means we can help our body support the production of testosterone. Testosterone is what helps us to get and stay motivated and can help with our libido.
Will Winona offer on-going menopause support?
Yes. They continue to follow-up a few times per month to check in and you always have the option to message your doc through their secure patient portal. They'll reach out when it's time to refill your prescriptions.
My personal experience with Winona was great and if you are looking for a simple way to get started on Hormone Replacement Therapy, Winona is great choice for you!
See my YouTube Video of my personal experience with By Winona!