Hormone Therapy Costs

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11 ай бұрын

Hormone therapy should be covered by your insurance but if it isn't there are affordable options available.
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As her patient population aged, Dr. Haver was overwhelmed with the number of complaints and concerns her patients had with weight gain while going through menopause. For years, she told her patients to eat less and exercise more. It wasn't until she experienced the changes of menopause and mid-life weight gain that she realized this advice doesn't work and ultimately led to her creating and developing a new program, The Galveston Diet.
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@bajasbaby 11 ай бұрын

I have an appt with Midi thanks to you! I’m a healthy 52 year old woman who is NOT on a single prescribed medicine. My last OB had one solution after he and his nurse chuckled at my symptoms…….a partial hysterectomy! Thank you for everything you are doing for us women out here❤️❤️❤️

@littlebopeeps5852 8 ай бұрын

How awful to be treated like that. Just appalling

@YallAintTiredYet 4 ай бұрын

I share the exact same story 😢

@evelynortega4012 3 ай бұрын

@bajasbaby you won’t be disappointed i been on hrt treatment from midi for 2 months and so far I feel better 😊

@HighFancyLove 2 ай бұрын

Thank you !!!

@ThatTalkinGal 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@kristinaparker5597 2 ай бұрын

I cannot thank you ENOUGH for this video!! I'm currently perimenopausal and my primary keeps trying to sidestep having this conversation. I downloaded the New Menopause audiobook and ordered the physical copy of the Galveston Diet.

@claudiayanirarojas1808 10 күн бұрын

I don’t have full insurance just mental, dental and vision! Will def go buy these today! Thank you doctor so much!!!!

@Rosalie-bc4hh 8 ай бұрын

I am from Germany and I am glad that we don’t have any problems to get it prescribed from our doctors . The insurance is paying it and my life has changed to the best! No more hot flashes 😅

@bosnian_beauty Ай бұрын

which one do you take? I'm in Europe too, struggling to get my patches

@paolamcastillo 7 ай бұрын

You’re lucky if you find a Dr in Washington DC / MD that prescribes them; insurance plans clearly state on their website they do not cover HRT, and BHRT runs in the thousands in pellet form. Dr’s in US use the same big pharma medications to treat everything under the sun. Women deserve better healthcare options!

@lori.rampton 7 күн бұрын

Depends on your insurance. My insurance will cover oral hormones but not the compounded ones. Testosterone is not covered at all so the cream costs me about $70 a month. The other two $20 total. So $90 a month for hormones. Don’t ever ever ever do pellets or injections for hormones!!! Total malpractice putting your hormones on levels they shouldn’t be in and just a money maker for the provider.

@bedazzlejuju Ай бұрын

Don’t forget the quarterly labs: anywhere from $1k-$3k if using an HRT practice outside your insurance. My partner gets his blue pills delivered for $5/ 25. God bless misogyny.

@sunnysal3889 10 күн бұрын

Quarterly labs are usually required by a practitioner pushing pellets. Almost useless in perimenopause due to fluctuations. And not the standard of care. Symptoms are treated, not numbers.

@carolapostolos8929 Ай бұрын

Thank you Dr Haver. I love how you promote heath for us women. You are the best.

@ezmadarlington942 8 ай бұрын

You need a prescription for those.

@rowenaboone7740 2 ай бұрын

Most important video yet

@cynthiashores57 Ай бұрын

Amen! I've been researching online BHRT. This is very helpful and has saved me TIME, SUFFERING, and MONEY! GREAT VIDEO DOCTOR AND VERY MUCH APPRECIATED.

@le_th_ Ай бұрын

Neither the most important video, nor the most informative, but perhaps the most helpful.

@Padraigp 10 ай бұрын

Should a doctor not measure your normal levels and make a hrt that suites each woman and their differences?

@brendadaviswilson9243 8 ай бұрын

I’m so glad I found this. I was referred to a clinic when I called an obgyn office asking if they prescribed bio- identical hormones. I went got lab work and I was prescribed estrogen pellets progesterone cream and it was quite pricey, I told them I’d think about then I saw this I looked up these two on my insurance website and they are covered

@kleopatrarn135 Ай бұрын

Dr you are a blessing to this world ❤

@sweetrouble420 11 ай бұрын

You are a God send. Thank you so much ❤

@michellepollock9804 11 ай бұрын

You are so good for sharing everything you share. ❤

@nancyg9318 2 ай бұрын

Please do a video on progesterone. Why, dosage, side effects, etc. Thx

@cyndieK1 2 ай бұрын

Yes please! ...I just started them 2 days and having problems.

@commonsense5209 9 күн бұрын

Check Dr Barbara Taylor. She is the original HRT Goddess. She covers in depth & details everything related to Menopause.

@notibug Ай бұрын

Dr Haver, u r changing the life of women!!! Thank you soooo much!!! ❤🎉😊

@lori6156 Ай бұрын

Thank you, thank you thank you for coming to the aid of the average woman who is looking for answers and has received very few so far. I’m in my early 60s and value your guidance greatly!

@le_th_ Ай бұрын

Very helpful video/short! Thank you~

@shangobunni5 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video, Dr. Haver!! Perfect timing...I just found out my ins won’t cover a Climara combination patch, so this gives me some other options to look into.

@user-wq3vg3nl8u 7 ай бұрын

Thank you Dr for giving some sugestions in where to find less expensive HRT as it seems insurance is no help! Insurance prevents women from getting it because it is so expensive going that route!

@SierraMWymer 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this ♥️

@user-kx6qf3ik1l 8 ай бұрын

That’s what I’m in since last night; at first infect really drunk but after an hour the body aches, light headedness, and hit flashes are minimal. I slept through the night.

@LivE-cs6cd Ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤ OMG! Thank you so very much! It was a blessing to come across your video on my feed!!!

@Ech0s_1972 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! I have an appt Tuesday and was nervous about what to ask for

@tennisbabe50 11 ай бұрын

I’ve been getting HRT through pellets for 7 years. I’m 63 years old. I have a question about testosterone, I also get testosterone with my estradiol, I take progesterone orally. Outside of a testosterone cream, is there another way to take it? My pellets cost $375 every 3 months. Insurance does not cover it, but this doc. Does not work with insurance. As I’m nearing retirement I would love to find a cheaper alternative or a doc that uses insurance. The most expensive part of all this is the blood work which I do every 6 months.

@The46578 11 ай бұрын

I was using the Biote pellet for about 1 yr. love the benefits but came with lots of breakthru bleeding. I found a GYN in Michigan that would prescribe the estradiol patch and the progesterone that is covered by my insurance and effective and safe. A BiG thank you Dr. Mary Haver of the great information information. Saving me lots the money 😊 ❤

@Apothikerry 10 ай бұрын

I just got my pellets; feel so much better- it’s amazing! What do you do for the added testosterone needed?

@DeeDavisDVA 5 ай бұрын

Where in Michigan?

@The46578 5 ай бұрын

@@DeeDavisDVA Port Huron

@sasswaresass4804 Ай бұрын

⁠@@ApothikerryI also get the pellets and if my testosterone is low it gets added to my pellet.😅

@user-vq9et6jf8o 4 ай бұрын

I just had my appointment with MIDI online and it was a wonderful experience. Started my patch and progesterone. Ready for these hot flashes to go away!

@LiliBee24 11 ай бұрын

I am 58, menopausal (haven't had a period in about 5 yrs), but only during the past two ys have seen my hair thinning quite considerably and my cholesterol rise to about 250 (never had it high). Those are my main concerns and I am focusing on my diet and exercise (retired ballet teacher). Very mild and occasional hot flahes, good energy lvls. Obgyn just prescribed patch and pill to help with menopausal symptoms, but here I am, reading the estradiol info pamphlet, and cannot decide whether to take it or not, considering it doesn't seem to help with cholesterol (or hair) and the list of side effects seems too long, including various kinds of cancer, liver, vision problems, high blood pressure (which I am experiencing some now) and thyroid hormone lvls changed... What can estradiol/progesterone do for me at this stage of my life? I'm trying to decide wether the benefits outweigh the negatives. I'd appreciate some thoughts please! Thank you and sorry for the long post.

@tonyabukowski1182 11 ай бұрын

I wish this were answered

@kellycluett9593 10 ай бұрын

Read the book Estrogen Matters by Dr. Avrum Bluming

@OoohWeeeDoe 8 ай бұрын

Waiting to see if this gets answered as well. It all just seems like a racket to scare women away from the natural process of aging and towards spending more money on pills. Women have been living and thriving without pills for thousands of years.....

@ylive5169 8 ай бұрын

@kellycluett9593 currently researching ~ Thank you for your recommendation 🙇‍♀️

@siberutinfinite1508 6 ай бұрын

After the countless scams from the pharmaceuticals who don't give a shit about side effects and healthproblems due to the prescribed meds, I agree with your concern above. Personally nobody is gonna change my decision of NOT taking HRT.

@user-tk2wl6id3r Ай бұрын

Great advice ❤❤

@angiek3678 10 ай бұрын

I use an injectable bio identical testosterone from a compound pharmacy. It only costs 150 for the year. It’s less than $35 a month. Also my progesterone costs $0.10 a month …. Why is a compound pharmacy “bad” to use?

@belindawhite2215 10 ай бұрын

What is the name of your compound pharmacy?

@angiek3678 10 ай бұрын

@@belindawhite2215 Empower Pharmacy. A year supply in the mail. Do you know why compound pharmacies are bad to use? I’ve had excellent results from using this.

@TubnQT Ай бұрын

My compound pharmacy is 1/4 the price of regular pharmacy. $120 for 3 months combined estrogen/testosterone. But I’ll check into injections if they cost that much less!

@angiek3678 Ай бұрын

@@belindawhite2215 hey I just saw your question.sorry it’s 8 months later…it’s a compounding pharmacy called “Empower”

@rperrin3060 4 ай бұрын

This is a great post!!!!

@teresadougherty8722 11 ай бұрын

Recommendations for testosterone?

@ritamakita9580 8 ай бұрын

Honestly. Thank you

@nikolinarusev4279 Ай бұрын

thank you for educating us

@jact8350 6 ай бұрын

Thankyou for sharing info. Insurance is prohibitive to many to recieve proper standard of care.

@robyn9617 27 күн бұрын

Thank you for this!!!!

@NoraDesmond897 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for your info. Can you link the creaters you tell us to look into?

@leighannaplaystrumpet 7 ай бұрын

How do you know how much you need so you take the correct amount?

@michellefreeman9434 29 күн бұрын

You don't need it

@angelgaudet3697 Ай бұрын

How safe is Angelique? That’s what my dr prescribed me but I hear taking estrogen orally is not healthy.

@debbiew2377 8 ай бұрын

I used the progesterone for weight loss on the Dr. Simeons protocol when menopause kicked in. At first orally later through injections on my own. The weight melted off my body a lb. A day along with the diet plan.

@cariedormaier9389 3 ай бұрын

I just went to my GYN to talk about getting on HRT. She was great. Combi patch is what she prescribed. Called Walmart to see if it was ready. They have to order it. Asked the price, for 3 month supply the cost was $860.00. !!! I pay cash for prescription . Need to figure something else out. Thanks for sharing the information.

@chrisstevens9047 2 ай бұрын

Check price with the Good RX card

@cariedormaier9389 2 ай бұрын

I ended up going with cost plus online

@PeppersGhost55 2 ай бұрын

😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😢

@caligal Ай бұрын

Do patch and pill and it is a lot cheaper and safe.

@cariedormaier9389 Ай бұрын

That’s what I did. Thanks

@CrazyMaryJo 2 ай бұрын

But they don’t help prevent osteoporosis 😮

@kayodudu5190 8 ай бұрын

Thank you

@XOX74 10 ай бұрын

You cant get compound HRT in the UK, we use what this OBGYN suggests. Safe and effective!

@claudiaformolo6535 2 ай бұрын

What about testosterone? What’s the best option out there? I’m struggling with libido.

@tamaraminters6858 2 ай бұрын

I thank God I found you and the information is a blessing.. I was tired of hearing ifs just the change of life deal with it and even Dr. and female Dr very discouraging 😢

@Apothikerry 10 ай бұрын

What about added testosterone? How are you adding that in?

@PatB415 6 ай бұрын

Research Fenugreek for testosterone. I make & drink the tea from seeds or powder. Women only need 5-15% testosterone of what males require. So go low & slow.

@robstewart386 4 ай бұрын

Used Estratest, in past. I felt Great. Years before that my Doctor gave me B12/testosterone to balance out my hormones. Great Doctors used to treat from analysis of whole body.

@MilaLu 27 күн бұрын

My old doctor was not willing to prescribe estrodile to me and only prescribed a combo. With my insurance it was $218. I was in such bad shape. Was drowning in sweat in front of my patients. I connected her and her nurses but never got the answer why she wouldn’t make it cheaper option for me. Now with me job I am trying to get an appointment with a new provider. The sooner I can see a new one would be in October. With a male doctor.

@Metalmuse_ 12 күн бұрын

I’m paying around 175.00 a month for my patches and progesterone through bywinona😬😬

@bridgetc.marinaccio8024 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! I felt like I was literally a walking shell. I have to be careful because too much progesterone makes me super depressed.

@antonettediamantis5716 4 ай бұрын

I use compounded hormones as they don’t use inflammatory soy as fillers.I tried pharmaceuticals natural progesterone for 3 months and my middle section fat,increased to a fat tummy,visceral fat,the worst for all of one’s major organs.i went back to compounded hormones and after two months the inflammation has gone down,but not totally gone yet.Any oil besides extra virgin olive oil,avocado oil and coconut oil,causes inflammation.The number one cause of most illness today.

@Rebecca-ys3cb 2 ай бұрын

ah thats interesting, I wonder if that soy is non gmo if it isn't know wonder they cause cancer.

@aawrnnc Ай бұрын

Hi, I have thought about switching to compounded hormones. However, I have been told that it’s much more expensive. Do you mind sharing the cost difference for you and your personal case?

@kellysaltiel2643 7 ай бұрын

Can someone enclose the name of the brand of the progesterone?

@mzledastray2207 2 ай бұрын

@lovescatsforever Same. I get the generic 100mg progesterone, and even my crappy insurance covers it. I pay $10 a month for it.

@sunnysal3889 10 күн бұрын

Progesterone is generic. It used to be called Prometrium. It’s called Utrogestan in the UK. There are synthetic progestins that have different brand names like Provera. But most have been around so long they are generic.

@karendove9765 Ай бұрын

Awesome🎉

@Inug4mi Күн бұрын

Anyway you can get them without a script?

@user-cx3jn7cq8e 8 ай бұрын

Will my family doctor know what strength to prescribe, or do I need an Obgyn?

@chrisstevens9047 2 ай бұрын

The patch is $47/mo in Ohio with insurance. Dr did finally give me both Estrogen and Progesterone . For bothe prescriptions it was $4.

@Barbara_Horsley 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so sharing this information! Is there a benefit to using the patch that you change twice a week vs the once a week patch?

@eleanorfrechette3686 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. My doctor put me on Climara Pro - $135 for 28 days - I cannot afford that.

@donnacabanilla2159 21 күн бұрын

Do I need prescription to get them?

@anavaldezfraser 4 ай бұрын

I pay for the same exact Estrogen patch 74$ out of packet after insurance covers part of it- I am in California

@melkerner 2 ай бұрын

Amazon pharmacy under Cigna is less than 20 USD per month

@mfinn6589 10 күн бұрын

I can't even afford the dr appointment let alone all the tests, labs and prescriptions. Any one below middle class seems screwed.

@lindapleasants1142 Ай бұрын

Where is the solution for those of us who don’t absorb hormones well transdermally? I’ve tried creams, gels and patches and do not absorb enough for them to be effective (18 years post op hysterectomy/BSO). Oral estradiol has some increased risk of blood clotting so that option is not a good one. I do take oral micronized progesterone, that insurance covers. Also, here in the US, we have NO option, other than compounding pharmacies or pellets, for testosterone; testosterone is a game changer for many women, as this is the hormone that we have the most of in our bodies (more than estrogen) - there is no insurance coverage for that and, for many of us, E and P alone doesn’t get the job done.

@jennorthrup3726 6 ай бұрын

I’ve been on HRT for about 6 months now…I’ve gained 10 lbs since. Mainly in my bottom half, I see a lot of benefits, but the weight gain is getting me down. I’m 46, is this normal? I’m starting to give up. A lot do the reason I went on was to help with my weight gain. It’s in my face as well.

@denise3432 5 ай бұрын

I wonder if it is too much estrogen and or Progesterone?

@Pinkyredz300 11 күн бұрын

Thank you, I am 41 and it’s like pulling teeth to get my doctor to do a hormonal panel, I don’t understand why!!! I have insomnia, night sweats , mood changes, weight gain, joint pain , hot flashes, irregular heartbeat sometimes, and yet she wants to blame it all on mental health, says I’m too young for perimenopause, I have short cycles and lighter periods. Please someone help me on here, I’m on the edge constantly and I use to be so calm.

@teresafarley4033 7 сағат бұрын

Just purchased my HRT and with insurance, it cost me $125 per month. Where can you get them for that cost?

@ciarasullivan1379 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the information…If you could choose, you wouldn’t pick oral progesterone would you? I was told by my former Environmental medicine doctor that it feeds Candida in the gut…What’s your take? Thanks! ❤

@bronwynst4280 10 ай бұрын

God bless you ❤

@leludallasmultipass 26 күн бұрын

What are options for people without the privilege of health insurance

@normajeanshepherd2025 15 күн бұрын

Do you have to have a prescription for this patch?

@lkpnda287 5 ай бұрын

Can O take ClinaraPro with progesterone pills Since ClimaraPro is a low dose?

@sweetbeep 9 ай бұрын

How can we trust you saying it's safe and effective when most doctors say pharmaceuticals are safe and effective when they aren't?

@billiecooley6180 5 ай бұрын

I finally got my doctor to put me on the patch on the micronized progesterone however he did try to talk me into taking antidepressants I told him I wasn't there for antidepressants I've already been doing my research I would really like to give the other combination to try however he did put me on a 0.01 mg of estradiol and 200 mg of the progesterone orally for 12 days does this sound right?

@donnakona1347 11 ай бұрын

what is the dosage for oral micronized progesterone. I am on Soc Sec and can't afford the pellets

@user-yb2cy1ww3g Ай бұрын

I heard hormones can cause eye problems. Will this stuff help? Thx

@wulfseig1864 Күн бұрын

Is this available in the US? Never seen Estradiol available OTC. Off to Google to check. I'm in Texas and it's 100 US$ for the Estradiol. 99 US$ for progesterone. Insurance does NOT cover the cost.

@melissinha2173 2 күн бұрын

Can you recommend anyone for affordable option for testosterone HRT?

@shannac3141 10 ай бұрын

The patches are causing breakouts where I place them. I have experienced a difference with these and like them except my skin is reacting! What other forms of estradiol are there?!

@shannonfinney4187 23 күн бұрын

I used MIDI and the patch and pills are covered by my insurance. 10 each per month. 20 bucks a month and no more hot flashes.

@baghaga1138 11 ай бұрын

You are God mother for all around the world women .❤❤❤

@Seeing_it_as_it_is 6 ай бұрын

How does one go about getting a script for the patches? I appreciate this information so much. I'm a cash patient so the discount is very helpful.

@sandiees1001 Ай бұрын

My Estradiol patch only costs $62 for a 3 month supply with Amazon Pharmacy.

@agsjnsks4538 Ай бұрын

What are the best options for testosterone?

@ashley9776 19 күн бұрын

What do you think of oral estrogen and progesterone together?

@leenickshramko1100 Ай бұрын

I’m going today to get my first patch and progesterone pills. I’ll let you know what it costs me. I have Medicare Advantage. Had no clue these were available at pharma.

@jani7166 Ай бұрын

I'm in England. HRT free of charge to people low income. Or pay £11 per month and cover ALL your monthly prescriptions. I item or 25 items doesn't matter. So Sorry ladies suffer due to money. Shocking .

@leenickshramko1100 Ай бұрын

Ok, I just paid $15.79 for 30 progesterone micro 100 mg capsules, and$53.33 for Estradial .0375mg patch at Walgreens (8 quantity) to take twice per week. Medicare Advantage paid the rest. So I asked the pharmacist if I didn’t go thru my ins what would it cost and she said $500. So I’ll be looking for alternative sources.

@TheShumoby 10 ай бұрын

You can also use 17 beta estradiol tablet and use it sublingual or buccal so estrodiol doesn't have to go through the liver.

@Apothikerry 10 ай бұрын

How do I see the original video?

@shaaron555 Ай бұрын

Can you get those without prescription?

@eddiesing3143 6 ай бұрын

What about testosterone??

@ysle33 10 ай бұрын

Do you recommend Climara ?

@lombmusic07 8 ай бұрын

What does this product do?

@liquidmel 8 ай бұрын

Is progesterone over the counter as well?

@charliezylinski4977 Ай бұрын

This is true I’m on it and boy oh boy do I notice a difference. I feel like I’m 32 again

@donnacabanilla2159 21 күн бұрын

Do you need a prescription?

@charliezylinski4977 21 күн бұрын

@@donnacabanilla2159 yes go to your GYN or your primary. If you don’t have insurance I’m sure an online provider would help you

@charliezylinski4977 21 күн бұрын

@@donnacabanilla2159 also if you have your ovarian uterus you need to take progesterone at night to balance it out but it helps you sleep and the estrogen gives you energy. Make sure you get BIOIDENTICAL prescriptions

@ghdodo 10 күн бұрын

Progesterone or Estrogen?

@charliezylinski4977 10 күн бұрын

@@ghdodo because I still have my ovaries I take both, will be adding compound testosterone too to get everything just right

@leenickshramko1100 Ай бұрын

Can you have good RX and Medicare Adv at the same time?