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Do you want US-based programs and do you need them to take insurance? That will help me narrow the list. Meanwhile, here are reputable telehealth programs people commonly use when they want BOTH perimenopause (including bioidentical HRT options) and thyroid care — with a short note on why each is worth checking:
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Defy Medical — Specialty hormone clinic with telemedicine visits; widely used for BHRT (including compounded bioidentical hormones) and for thyroid optimization (lab-driven protocols and endocrine-focused providers). Good if you want a clinic focused on hormones.
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Parsley Health — Functional-medicine model that evaluates root causes; offers comprehensive care for perimenopause symptoms and thyroid disorders, with individualized plans that can include bioidentical hormones when appropriate.
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Gennev — Menopause-focused telehealth program that offers clinician visits, lab testing, and hormone therapy options (including BHRT). They also address related conditions such as thyroid issues as part of their menopause care pathway.
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Hers (For Hers) — Consumer telehealth brand for women’s health that provides care for menopause/perimenopause symptoms and also treats common thyroid conditions via online visits and prescriptions. (Availability and scope depend on state.)
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PlushCare — Primary-care telehealth that routinely manages hypothyroidism/hyperthyroidism and can evaluate perimenopause symptoms; they’ll order labs, prescribe thyroid meds, and can prescribe HRT or refer to specialists when needed.
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Major health-system telehealth (Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, etc.) — Not a BHRT “boutique” service, but their tele-endocrinology and women’s health teams can comprehensively treat thyroid disease and perimenopausal issues and offer evidence-based hormone therapy or specialist referrals.
Before you sign up:
- Confirm the provider’s scope in your state (telemedicine rules vary).
- Ask whether they use compounded bioidentical formulas vs FDA-approved hormone preparations.
- Verify they will order/interpret labs (TSH, free T4/T3, sex hormones) and offer follow-up monitoring.
- If you have complex thyroid disease, ensure access to an endocrinologist.
If you tell me your state and whether you prefer a hormone-specialty clinic vs a broader primary-care/functional approach, I can narrow this to the top 2–3 best fits and include signup/coverage tips.