by Dr. Jennifer Frangos, D.O., DABOM | May 7, 2026 | Insurance & Coverage, Guide, Testosterone Replacement Therapy
Persistent night sweats while on HRT usually mean your regimen needs adjustment. The issue may be underdosing, poor absorption, timing, undertreated progesterone, low testosterone, or a non-hormonal trigger such as thyroid dysfunction, alcohol, or medication side...
by Dr. Jennifer Frangos, D.O., DABOM | May 6, 2026 | Insurance & Coverage, Guide, Testosterone Replacement Therapy
Testosterone pellets and weekly injections are both recognized hormone delivery methods for women, but they work very differently in the body. Pellets offer convenience with infrequent dosing, while injections provide lower cost, easier dose adjustments, and more...
by Dr. Jennifer Frangos, D.O., DABOM | May 5, 2026 | Insurance & Coverage, Guide, Hormone Replacement Therapy
UnitedHealthcare generally covers FDA-approved hormone replacement therapy for women, including estradiol, progesterone, and vaginal estrogen, when prescribed for a documented medical indication and filled through a network pharmacy. What changes between plans is the...
by Dr. Jennifer Frangos, D.O., DABOM | May 2, 2026 | Insurance & Coverage, Guide, Hormone Replacement Therapy
Weekly testosterone injections for women typically start at 10–20 mg of testosterone cypionate once weekly, usually given subcutaneously. The goal is not to reach male testosterone levels, but to restore women into an upper physiologic female range while improving...
by Dr. Jennifer Frangos, D.O., DABOM | Apr 29, 2026 | Insurance & Coverage, Guide, Hormone Replacement Therapy
Most Blue Cross Blue Shield plans cover FDA-approved estrogen and progesterone therapy for women with documented menopausal symptoms. What actually gets approved depends on your regional BCBS plan, your formulary, and whether your provider submits complete...
by Dr. Jennifer Frangos, D.O., DABOM | Apr 27, 2026 | Insurance & Coverage, Guide, Hormone Replacement Therapy
A pellet crash is the predictable drop in hormone levels as testosterone or estradiol pellets deplete. It commonly happens around week 10 because hormone output declines before the scheduled reinsertion window. The most effective response is to confirm your levels and...
