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Many telemedicine clinics now offer bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT). Below are several reputable options (mostly U.S.-based) with short notes on what they do and why people choose them. If you’re outside the U.S. or have a specific need (men vs. women vs. trans care), tell me and I’ll narrow the list.
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Parsley Health — Integrative/functional-medicine clinic that offers individualized BHRT plans with lab testing and ongoing clinician follow-up. Good if you want a comprehensive, lifestyle-plus-medication approach.
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Defy Medical — Specializes in hormone optimization (men and women). Known for experienced clinicians in BHRT, telemedicine visits, and coordination with compounding pharmacies when needed.
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Gennev — Focused on menopause care for women; offers telehealth visits, symptom management, and BHRT options tailored for midlife/menopausal patients.
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Hims & Hers (Hims for men; Hers for women) — DTC telehealth platform offering testosterone therapy for men and hormone/menopause care for women. Popular for ease of use, fast access, and straightforward pricing.
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Roman / Ro — Telehealth company that provides testosterone replacement therapy and related men’s health services via online consults and home delivery.
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Tend (Tend Health) — Specializes in testosterone replacement for men via telemedicine, with lab testing and follow-up dosing/monitoring plans.
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PlushCare — Broad telemedicine provider whose licensed clinicians can evaluate and prescribe HRT/BHRT when appropriate. Useful if you want a general telehealth platform with hormone therapy options.
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Maven Clinic — Women’s and family health telemedicine platform; some clinicians provide menopause/HRT care and BHRT when indicated.
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Zava (Europe/UK) — Telemedicine provider active in Europe that offers menopause/HRT services online; useful if you’re in the UK/EU.
Important things to check before choosing:
- Are the hormones FDA-approved formulations (e.g., estradiol, micronized progesterone) or compounded preparations?
- Does the clinic require baseline labs and regular monitoring?
- Are clinicians board-certified in relevant fields (e.g., endocrinology, gynecology, family medicine)?
- Will they coordinate in-person needs (blood draws, pellet insertions) if required?
- Costs, insurance coverage, and pharmacy/shipping arrangements.
If you tell me your country, sex/gender, and whether you prefer FDA-approved vs. compounded BHRT, I can give a shorter list tailored to your situation.