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Several telemedicine clinics and specialty networks offer bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) or hormone replacement services you can start and manage online. Which is best depends on whether you’re seeking male TRT or female HRT, whether you want pellets/compounded meds vs FDA‑approved formulations, and your state’s telehealth rules. Options to consider:
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Hims & Hers (Hims for men / Hers for women)
- Large, consumer‑friendly telehealth platform offering testosterone therapy for men and estrogen/progesterone options for women. Convenient at‑home lab coordination and prescriptions shipped to your door; board‑certified clinicians. Availability varies by state.
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Vault Health
- Focuses on men’s hormonal health (TRT). Offers telemedicine visits, lab testing, treatment monitoring, and education on delivery options. Good for men wanting an established TRT program.
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Defy Medical
- Specialty clinic that focuses on hormone replacement for both men and women. Offers comprehensive evaluation, individualized BHRT protocols, ongoing monitoring, and experience with compounded formulations. Good if you want a clinic centered on HRT care.
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BodyLogicMD
- A national network of practitioners specializing in BHRT and medical aesthetics; many clinicians offer telemedicine. Useful if you prefer a network with clinicians focused on bioidentical hormones and age‑management.
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PlushCare
- General telemedicine provider where board‑certified doctors provide HRT/TRT in many states. Easier access and scheduling, with lab coordination.
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Lemonaid Health
- Lower‑cost online clinic that offers testosterone therapy for men (telehealth + labs + shipped meds). Good for simpler, cost‑conscious TRT needs.
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EvexiPEL (and affiliated pellet providers)
- If you specifically want testosterone/estrogen pellet therapy, EvexiPEL is a large pellet therapy network. Note: pellet insertion is an in‑person procedure — the consult may be arranged online but you’ll need local clinic visits.
Practical tips when choosing a clinic
- Confirm the provider is board‑certified (urology, endocrinology, OB‑GYN, or family medicine with HRT experience).
- Ask whether they use FDA‑approved bioidentical hormones (e.g., estradiol, micronized progesterone, testosterone) versus compounded formulations, and request information on compounding pharmacy quality.
- Make sure they require baseline labs and ongoing monitoring (lipids, liver, estradiol/testosterone levels, PSA for men, etc.).
- Check state availability and insurance/price transparency.
- If you’re considering pellets, know those usually require an in‑person insertion and local follow‑up.
If you tell me whether you’re asking for male or female HRT, your state, and whether you prefer pellets/compounded meds or FDA‑approved products, I can narrow this list and suggest the best fit.