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Short answer: it varies a lot. Online menopause care typically costs between a small monthly subscription or single telehealth visit plus labs and the cost of hormones (if prescribed). A realistic total range is about $0–$300+ for an initial month (visit + basic labs + meds), and $10–$400/month ongoing depending on the medication and whether you use insurance.
Breakdown and typical price ranges
- Initial telehealth visit: $0–$200 (many services are $49–$150 per visit; some offer free/discounted first visits or employer-covered care).
- Examples: PlushCare and Teladoc often charge $75–$100 per visit; specialized clinics like Elektra Health or Gennev commonly charge $75–$150 for an initial consult (prices vary).
- Labs (hormone panels, basic metabolic): $50–$300 if paid out of pocket. At-home kits (LetsGetChecked, Everlywell) are $80–200.
- Prescription hormone therapy (HRT):
- Generic oral estradiol: roughly $10–$60/month (depending on dose and pharmacy, with coupons).
- Transdermal patches: $30–$200/month (brand vs generic).
- Gels/creams: $30–$150/month.
- Compounded/bespoke formulations: $100–$400+/month (wide variability).
- Follow-up visits / monitoring: $0–$100 per visit or included in a monthly subscription.
- Supplements/coaching: $10–$100+/month if you use subscription coaching or OTC supplements.
Where to look (specific services and why)
- Gennev — menopause-focused telehealth, coaching, and resources; good if you want a provider that specializes in menopause care.
- Elektra Health — specializes in menopause/HRT and care coordination; good for personalized HRT plans and complex cases.
- Maven Clinic — broad women’s health platform that includes menopause; convenient and often available via employer benefits.
- Tia — women’s health clinic with integrative approach (perimenopause/menopause care and lifestyle support).
- PlushCare, Teladoc, Amwell — general telehealth providers that can evaluate menopause symptoms and prescribe HRT; often lower-cost and may accept insurance.
- LetsGetChecked, Everlywell — at-home hormone lab panels if you want baseline testing before/after treatment.
- GoodRx, SingleCare — pharmacy coupon services to reduce out-of-pocket costs for HRT medications.
Money-saving tips
- Check insurance: many telehealth visits and prescription HRT are at least partially covered if the clinician is in-network; labs ordered through your physician may be covered.
- Compare pharmacies and use GoodRx/SingleCare coupons.
- Consider generics for estradiol if prescribed — much cheaper than brand or compounded products.
- Ask providers for a written plan including exact med name/dose so you can price it at local and online pharmacies.
If you want, tell me:
- whether you have insurance (and network limits),
- whether you’re interested in HRT vs non-hormonal options,
- and your country/state,
and I’ll give a more specific estimate and suggest the best services for your situation.