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Despite more than 1 million women in the United States experiencing menopause each year, there is still a lack of care older women are facing when it comes to receiving proper treatment for their symptoms. These symptoms can range from hot flashes and night sweats to anxiety and mood swings. Additionally, during this transition, women are likely to experience changes in cardiovascular and bone health (on average, women lose up to 10 percent of their bone mass in the first five years after menopause).
While universal, going through menopause can be a challenging and confusing time, especially without the proper resources to help guide you through the transition. Lack of care can be due to a number of factors such as a busy schedule or a deficiency in specialists — a concerning realization considering women are expected to live longer, increasing the number of postmenopausal individuals. However, not all hope is lost. A number of telehealth companies are now offering menopause care that women can receive from the comfort of their homes, no matter where they live.
Alloy
Founded by Anne Fulenwider and Monica Molenaar — two friends in their 40s who experienced firsthand what it’s like to have a lack of healthcare solutions — Alloy is built on the idea that women deserve better. Through medical expertise and evidence-based, holistic solutions that are recommended after you fill out a questionnaire, Alloy promises to deliver on its motto of women deserving better, starting with quality, online care.
Interlude
Interlude was created to specifically help women experiencing some of the vaginal and urinary symptoms of menopause such as vaginal dryness, itching, burning, painful sex, frequent UTIs and urgency to pee. It works in three steps with patients filling out a health profile, which is then reviewed within hours. A prescription for estradiol (either a cream or suppositories) is then delivered straight to your door. The best part is, although it’s super efficient, you can still message your doctor for free if you have any medical questions. Interlude will also text before every refill in case you need to cancel or postpone.
Winona
Doctor’s visits can be tedious and for some, not even worth it. Luckily, Winona is changing that by making care accessible for women across the U.S. Winona’s goal is to take the confusion out of menopause and help women get the solutions they need. How? Through education and proper treatment that is given throughout the entirety of a woman’s menopause journey. It offers doctor-prescribed, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy that is backed by science and shipped directly to your door.
Evernow
Recommended to us by Flow Advisory Council member Stacy London, Evernow is on a mission to tackle menopause and everything that comes with it, because it understands how vital proper care is at this life stage. As something that is typically overlooked in medicine, Evernow delivers menopause care by prescribing treatment, and by taking a responsive approach through listening and learning carried out by practitioners and researchers.
Midi Health
Midi is a virtual care clinic for women 40+, catered to treating their perimenopause and menopause symptoms. This includes but is not limited to brain fog, insomnia, joint pain, and weight changes. What makes Midi great is of course the telehealth aspect but also the fact that it was created by women over 40, making it that much easier to receive care from someone who actually knows what you’re going through.
PlushCare
PlushCare offers a simple three-step solution to getting treated for menopause. This telehealth service prides itself on being easy and efficient, and judging from the fact that you can book a same-day appointment to treat your anxiety, mood swings, fatigue, and hot flashes, we’d say it delivers.
Stella
The Stella approach focuses on making information as easy to understand and accessible as possible across its website and app. The app was created in collaboration with a range of clinicians and healthcare professionals, along with its blog, The Latest. What makes Stella more than a telehealth company is the sense of community the brand has created. Through its app and blog, women can share their menopause stories and learn more about the transition through vetted psychotherapists, nutritionists, personal trainers, sexologists, etc.
Gennev
Similar to Alloy, Gennev offers a free menopause assessment. The assessment takes about five minutes and by the end, you’ll find out your menopause type and options for support to relieve your symptoms. One of the benefits of Gennev is the adjusted care plan. It’s clear this is a company that understands care is not a linear path. Your body is going through many changes during this period, and if menopause care needs to adapt, Gennev will adjust accordingly. Best of all: Gennev is covered by insurance through Aetna.
HerMD Health
From hot flashes and changes in hormone levels to vaginal dryness and painful sex, the team at HerMD Health is here to treat all of your menopause symptoms and concerns. What makes this telehealth company different is its comprehensive focus on individual symptoms along with an array of services that are often fragmented in an in-person doctor’s office. Additionally, unlike a typical OB-GYN appointment, which could last as little as 15 minutes, HerMD’s appointments are 20-60 minutes and provide gynecological, sexual health, and menopause-focused support for patients.