Clinical Services
From your first perimenopause symptom to long-term hormone management, thorough, evidence-based care built around you as an individual.
Hormone therapy remains the most effective treatment for menopause symptoms and is appropriate for the majority of healthy women under 60 or within 10 years of menopause. At The Next Chapter Clinic, we practice using current evidence, not the outdated fears that have kept millions of women from getting the relief they deserve.
We evaluate your full health history, symptoms, and goals before recommending any treatment, and we take time to explain your options clearly so you can make an informed decision.
Good for: Hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal symptoms, sleep disruption, mood changes, brain fog, low libido, and bone health maintenance.
Hormone therapy isn't right for every woman, whether due to personal preference, medical history, or other factors. Non-hormonal options have come a long way, and several prescription medications are now FDA-approved specifically for menopause symptom management.
We don't push hormones on anyone. If non-hormonal treatment is the right fit for you, we'll build a plan around that with the same level of care and attention.
Good for: Women with hormone-sensitive cancer history, personal preference for non-hormonal care, or those who haven't responded well to hormone therapy.
Many women don't realize their symptoms have started. Irregular periods, disrupted sleep, mood changes, and brain fog can begin years before your last period, and most women are told everything is "fine" because their labs look normal.
Perimenopause is a clinical diagnosis, not just a lab value. We understand the full picture and can start treatment early, before symptoms become disruptive, if that's right for you.
Good for: Women in their 40s (sometimes late 30s) noticing cycle changes, new sleep problems, mood shifts, or other symptoms that feel "off" but haven't been explained.
Menopause isn't a one-appointment fix. Hormone levels shift, symptoms evolve, and your care plan needs to evolve with them. Long-term management is where this practice truly shines, because you'll always see the same provider who knows your full history.
Most patients follow up every 3 months initially, then every 6 months once stable. In between visits, secure messaging means you never have to wait for a full appointment to ask a question or report a new symptom.
Good for: All patients, ongoing management is a core part of every care plan, not an add-on.
Weight changes during perimenopause and menopause are real and frustrating — and they're not just about calories. The hormonal shifts of menopause directly affect metabolism, fat distribution, and appetite regulation. For many women, GLP-1 medications are a meaningful part of addressing this.
Because we're already managing your hormonal health, we can prescribe and monitor GLP-1 therapy as part of your overall care plan — not as a separate program you have to find elsewhere.
On medication cost: GLP-1 medications are prescribed and filled at your pharmacy separately from your visit fee. Patients with commercial insurance using the manufacturer savings card often pay as little as $25/month. Cash-pay options start at $299/month through LillyDirect. We walk you through your options at your first visit.
Labs are an essential part of menopause care, for diagnosis, treatment monitoring, and ongoing health screening. We order through Labcorp and Quest, billed directly to your insurance or available at competitive self-pay rates.
Estradiol, FSH, LH, progesterone, and testosterone, the foundation of any menopause evaluation.
TSH and related markers, thyroid dysfunction is common in midlife women and mimics menopause symptoms.
Critical for bone health, immune function, and mood, especially important during the menopause transition.
CBC, ferritin, and iron panel, particularly important for women with heavy or irregular perimenopausal bleeding.
Lipid panel, fasting glucose, and metabolic markers, estrogen loss increases cardiovascular risk and metabolic changes are common.
Ongoing hormone level monitoring to ensure your treatment is working optimally and safely over time.
Cash-pay telehealth means you know exactly what you'll pay before you book. HSA and FSA cards accepted for all visits.
💳 HSA and FSA cards accepted. Superbills provided for insurance self-submission. Labs billed directly to your insurance through Labcorp or Quest.
📋 Prior authorization processing: $75. GLP-1 medication costs are separate and filled at your pharmacy — not included in visit fees.
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