How we talk about it.
A clinician decides.
Hormone therapy is prescribed only if a licensed clinician determines it is appropriate for you, after your history and, where needed, labs.
Standard options first.
FDA-approved estradiol, progesterone and the rest cover most people. They ship to every state we serve.
Custom formulas, honestly described.
A compounded cream, troche or drops made to your prescription. Sometimes called bioidentical. Compounded hormone therapy is not FDA-approved.
If testosterone is in the formula.
Then it is a Schedule III controlled substance, and a video visit with a licensed provider is required.
Options a clinician may prescribe.
FDA-approved generics first. The custom compounded formulas are for women who want a cream, troche or drops made to their own prescription.
Some treatments can't ship to every state. Choose yours to see what can reach you.
Estradiol
The main estrogen used in menopausal hormone therapy.
Progesterone
Taken with estrogen to protect the uterus, usually at night.
Combined HRT pill (estradiol + norethindrone)
Estrogen and a progestin in one daily tablet.
Medroxyprogesterone
A progestin option your clinician may pair with estrogen.
Norethindrone acetate
Another progestin option.
Vaginal estradiol
Low-dose, local estrogen for dryness and discomfort.
Custom compounded hormone cream (one to four hormones)
A cream compounded to the hormones and strengths your clinician prescribes. If it contains testosterone, it is a Schedule III controlled substance.
Custom compounded hormone troches or drops
The same custom formula, dissolved under the tongue. If it contains testosterone, it is a Schedule III controlled substance.
Prescribed only if a licensed clinician determines it is appropriate. Important Safety Information
Not sure it's hormones? A women's hormone panel from home tells you where you stand before anyone prescribes anything.
See women's lab panelsTalk it through with a clinician.
Medication: priced at checkout, only if prescribed
Start my visitA licensed clinician reviews every request. No is a real possible answer.
Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. The FDA does not evaluate compounded medications for safety, effectiveness, or quality. Compounded hormone therapy, sometimes called bioidentical, is not FDA-approved. Important Safety Information




