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Short answer: there’s no single “best” telehealth service for menopause weight gain — the right choice depends on whether you want menopause/HRT care, medical weight-loss (including GLP‑1s), or behavior/nutrition and exercise coaching. Below are reputable telehealth options by need, with why each is a good pick. Menopause-focused care (HRT, symptom management) Gennev — menopause-specialized telemedicine, clinicians experienced with HRT and symptom-driven plans; good if you want a provider who understands menopause-specific causes of weight change. Maven Clinic — large women’s health telehealth network that connects you to menopause specialists and multidisciplinary care (coaching, nutrition). Balance (Balance Menopause) — app-based personalized menopause care with clinicians who can prescribe and manage HRT and provide lifestyle coaching. Medical weight-loss (prescription meds, metabolic programs) Calibrate — a 12‑month telehealth metabolic program combining coaching, behavior change, labs, and (where appropriate) GLP‑1–class medications; designed to treat metabolic drivers of weight gain. Hims/Hers (Hers) and Ro — telemedicine companies that offer medical weight-loss visits and can prescribe GLP‑1s or other anti‑obesity meds when appropriate. Good if you want straightforward access to prescription options via telehealth. PlushCare / Amwell — broad telemedicine platforms where you can see a primary care clinician for evaluation and prescriptions (including anti‑obesity meds if clinically appropriate) and get labs ordered. Behavioral, nutrition, exercise coaching Noom — smartphone habit‑based weight program with psychology-driven coaching; helpful for long-term behavior change. WW (formerly WeightWatchers) — established structured program focusing on weight loss and maintenance with community and coaching. Work with a registered dietitian via telehealth (find local RDs on platforms like Teladoc, NutritionistPro, Healthie) for individualized menopause nutrition (protein intake, resistance training priorities). Integrated/functional primary care Parsley Health — hybrid functional/primary care model (telehealth + labs) that addresses hormones, metabolism, and lifestyle together; useful if you want a deeper workup and a holistic plan. How to choose If your main concern is hot flashes/other menopausal symptoms plus weight changes → pick a menopause-focused clinic (Gennev, Balance, Maven) so HRT and symptom drivers are evaluated. If you’re focused on medically assisted weight loss and metabolic health → look at Calibrate or telehealth clinics that prescribe GLP‑1s (Hers, Ro, PlushCare). If you want lifestyle/behavior change support → Noom or WW or a telehealth RD plus a structured strength-training plan. Important safety notes Any decision about HRT or GLP‑1 medications should follow a medical evaluation (history, contraindications, labs). GLP‑1 drugs have side effects and are not appropriate for everyone; they require medical supervision. Check costs and whether the service accepts your insurance — many menopause programs are cash-pay. If you tell me which approach you prefer (HRT vs prescription weight-loss meds vs coaching) and whether you have insurance, I’ll narrow this to the top 1–2 services that fit your needs.

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