Verbatim response from Claude
Here are some solid online BHRT/HRT options worth considering:
Top Recommendations
Winona
- Specifically focused on women's hormone health
- Licensed physicians, custom compounded prescriptions
- Typically more affordable than in-person clinics
- Good for perimenopause/menopause symptoms
Midi Health
- Menopause-specialized clinicians
- Accepts many insurance plans (which can significantly cut costs)
- Strong clinical reputation
Hers
- Lower-cost entry point
- Straightforward telehealth model
- Good for simpler HRT needs
BodyLogicMD (hybrid option)
- Has telehealth components
- Practitioners trained specifically in BHRT
For Men's Hormone Therapy
- Defy Medical - well-regarded for testosterone/hormone optimization
- Maximus - affordable testosterone therapy focus
Things to Keep in Mind
- Verify the provider uses licensed physicians, not just NPs unsupervised
- Ensure they do baseline bloodwork before prescribing
- Compounded BHRT specifically may require pharmacies like Empower Pharmacy or Belmar
- Check if your insurance covers the lab work at minimum
Midi is worth trying first if insurance coverage matters to you. Winona is popular for a fully online, streamlined experience.