How to get HRT online: what happens after the assessment
The assessment is the first step, not a prescription approval. Under Womea's current care model, a licensed clinician evaluates you in a live video or phone visit before deciding whether hormone therapy is appropriate.
To start HRT online with Womea, complete the assessment, then have a live video or phone visit with a clinician licensed in your state. The clinician decides whether treatment is appropriate and may recommend a different option or further evaluation. If prescribed, medication is dispensed by a pharmacy; follow-up supports questions and treatment adjustments.
What happens after I complete the assessment?
| Stage | What happens | What it does not mean |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment | You provide symptoms, menstrual history, medications and relevant health history. | Submitting a form is not an approval for HRT. |
| Live clinician evaluation | A licensed clinician discusses your history, goals and treatment risks by video or phone. | Selecting a medication does not require the clinician to prescribe it. |
| Prescribing decision | The clinician may recommend a treatment, an alternative or further evaluation. | Payment or a checkout screen is not proof that a prescription has been issued. |
| Dispensing and delivery | If prescribed, a pharmacy dispenses the medication. Confirm delivery details for your order. | Medication is not automatically dispatched when the assessment is submitted. |
| Follow-up | Use the patient portal to raise questions and discuss response or side effects. | Do not change a prescribed dose or switch treatment without clinical advice. |
Follow the instructions shown in the intake for account creation, consents, payment and next steps. If you are unsure whether a visit has been scheduled or a prescription has been issued, ask care@womea.com. Existing patients can use the patient portal.
Why does Womea use a live initial visit?
Womea's care model uses a live video or phone visit to discuss your symptoms, goals, history and questions with a clinician. This is Womea's process, rather than a claim that every telehealth service must use the same format. The prescribing decision belongs to the clinician, not to an automated questionnaire or medication selection.
Discuss whether hormone therapy is appropriate with your ob-gyn. Revisit the decision regularly based on your symptoms, risks and benefits.
What does the clinician need to know?
- Which symptoms bother you and how they affect sleep or daily life
- Your menstrual history and whether you have a uterus
- Your medical and family history, including cancer, blood clots, cardiovascular conditions and liver problems
- Current medicines, supplements, allergies and previous hormone therapy
- Your treatment goals, preferences and questions about risks or cost
If hormones are appropriate, the clinician chooses a regimen, route and dose that fit your situation. You can read about patches, gels and tablets, who should not take HRT and non-hormonal options before the conversation.
Will I need blood tests?
Not everyone needs a hormone panel to identify menopause. NICE's UK guidance recommends identifying perimenopause or menopause without laboratory tests in otherwise healthy people aged 45 or older with the relevant symptoms. Younger age, an unclear history or another suspected condition can change the evaluation. Your clinician decides whether testing would help; this is not a blanket promise of no bloodwork.
In otherwise healthy people aged 45 or older with menopause-associated symptoms, perimenopause or menopause can be identified without laboratory tests.
What should I check about price before I start?
Review Womea's medication prices and the HRT cost guide. Prices are per medication; a clinician may recommend more than one item. A three-month monthly equivalent is different from the full amount billed. Confirm any consultation charge and the checkout total before paying.
What happens if HRT is not suitable?
A clinician may recommend against hormone therapy, request further information or discuss alternatives. Completing the assessment or paying does not guarantee a prescription. Read the refund policy and ask for clarification if the charges or next steps are unclear.
How do delivery and follow-up work?
If a prescription is issued, a pharmacy dispenses the medication. Follow the order's delivery information rather than assuming a fixed arrival date. Once treatment begins, use secure messaging to discuss questions, response or side effects with your care team. A clinician should guide changes to your treatment. See what to expect in the first 90 days.
Questions, answered
No. The assessment collects information for a licensed clinician. Under Womea's current model, a live video or phone visit is part of the initial evaluation, and the clinician may recommend a treatment, further evaluation or an alternative.
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