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BHRT Reviews: I tried 7 online Menopause Treatments

  • Writer: Peggy B. - Experienced HRT Patient Reviewer
    Peggy B. - Experienced HRT Patient Reviewer
  • Jun 7
  • 5 min read

I've been studying and trying online clinics to put together this full BHRT Review just for you! Currently, I'm 59 years old and have been on BHRT since I was 52 years old.


I started with troches that melt under your tongue, then switched to topical cream, which did nothing for me, then the infamous Estrogen Patch + Progesterone Tablets + Estradiol Vaginal Cream/or inserts and finally I've landed on the one that provides the best menopause relief for me.


Menopapuse Treatments that Really Work


Many of us really want over-the-counter supplements to work for menopause, but unfortunately they just don't. Why? Because Menopause is a decline in Estrogen, Progesterone and Testosterone and the only way to replace any or all three of those hormones with prescription medication.


If you've spent hundreds of dollars on supplements and found nothing has worked, you are not alone. Black Cohash, Phystestrogens, Maca Root or even Evening Primrose, I tried them all with no noticable relief.


Once I had a real M.D. prescribe Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy, that's when I finally found some relief from the Night Sweats, Hot Flashes and the moodiness.


Image of my three BHRT medications.
At one point, I was on the Estradiol Patch + Progesterone Tablets + Estradiol Vaginal Cream as my regimen. It was alot to juggle, so when I found a single cream with both Estradiol and Progesterone, that seemed to make sense for me.

Estrogen and Progesterone Cream for Menopause


BHRT (Bioidentical) medications come in different formulations. There are creams/gels you rub on your inner arms or thighs (called topical creams), there are pills/tablets, patches that you adhere to your torso, there are injections and some BHRT creams are administered via vagainal delivery with your fingers or a vaginal applicator.


For me, the combo cream that included Estrogen and Progesterone that was applied topically, via rubbing it on my inner arms, did eliviate the night sweats and hot flashes, but I still didn't feel great. I felt better on the Patch + Pill combo, but I still wasn't sleeping as well as I wanted so I kept looking for the best BHRT medication for me.


Graphic of Oestra by Inner Balance.  Estradiol/Progesterone Vaginal cream.
Oestra by Inner Balance is my go-to BHRT medication at the moment. Use PEGGY10 for 10% off your first order!

How Long Does it Take to See Results from BHRT?


For me, I noticed a difference from the first medication within a week. The night-sweats stopped and so did the hot flashes. It took a bit longer to get the stability back into my mood, but I found that I was coping better and not as anxious.


For any HRT regimen that you choose to try, be sure to give it at least 90-days before you call it quits. Most online BHRT providers prescribe in 90-supply which makes it easy to know when you get to that point and can ask yourself, do you feel as good as you hoped and if not, do you want to keep exploring?


Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy Cost


If you are prescribed BHRT that is in a standard formulation and dose, for example the Estrogen Patch in the .005 dosage, then you can get your meds from a local pharmacy using your prescription insurance or a GoodRx coupon code. However, you are at the mercy of the standardized formulations and limited doses if you go this route. No customization for you.


Many of the online Menopause Providers work closely with compounding pharmacies and can custom-create a formulation with a unique ratio of estrogen:progesterone that's just right for you.


These types of BHRT medications are not FDA approved because of the customization, however, always, always know that any product that includes estradiol and/or progesterone as the main ingredients are Bioidentical. These two ingredients ARE FDA approved and Bioidentical. It's the customization of the dose that prevents it from being approved in mass quanities like the other meds available at your local pharmacy.


When prescribed meds from my local pharmacy, I paid as little as $39 per month for a 90 day supply. My current regimen, Oestra, by Inner Balance is $199 per month for the first six months and then decreases to $99 per month. Your cost will vary based on the formulation, the online clinic/provider and whether you are able to use your prescription insurance.


Image of Dr. Sarah Dacarrett, CEO and creator of Oestra by Inner Balance.
Dr. Sarah Dacarrett, CEO and Creator of Oestra feels the vagina is best super-highway to distribute our BHR to ensure we feel systemic (whole body) relief!

Best Menopause Relief


For me, hands down, Oestra, by Inner Balance has been the best BHRT medication I've been on in the past 7 years. It is bioidential, it includes 3 mg of Estradiol, 100 mg of Progesterone and is only one product, versus the three product combo I was taking just prior to starting Oestra.


It's delivery system is unique in that you administer vaginally with your fingers or using a vaginal applicator. I use an applicator as that's just a better way for me. All of us are different. Dr. Sarah Dacarret, CEO and creator of Oestra has very strong opinions and lots of science to back up the benefits of getting your Hormone Replacement Therapy via the vagina super-highway. She feels that getting our HRT in this method mimicks how our bodies distributed hormones when we were in our twenties.


How to Find an Online Menopause Doctor for HRT / Symptom Relief


I've tried seven different online BHRT providers and can speak first-hand to my experience and the cost of each. See my TRUSTED PROVIDERS PAGE of my website to see reviews and cost of each of the most popular online clinics that I've tried.


In many cases, I have coupon codes to help you get started. I even have a YouTube Channel and I'll link a video of the 7 providers below, so you can watch.



I attempted one time to get my BHRT from my GYN, but she's living back in the 1990's with typical old, out-dated thinking. She wouldn't prescribe so I did what had to to get the symptom relief and help I craved.



Graphic of Oestra Ingredients.
Oestra is Bioidentical and includes both Progesterone and Estradiol. All in one product applied one-time per day. Use PEGGY10 for 10% off.

Best Online Menopause Treatment - Oestra Cream Review


In my opinion, Oestra, by Inner Balance is by far the best treatment I've tried thus far. It's one product that not only eliviated my Night-Sweats, Moodiness, Weight Gain and Hot-Flashes, but I now get the best sleep of my life.


Now is my sleep perfect every night? No, but more often than not, I fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer with Oestra, more so than any of the other treatments that I tried.


Use Peggy10 for 10% off your first order! No doctor visit or blood tests to get started. Menopause and the decrease in hormones happens in all of us, a blood test isn't "required" to know this. Your symptoms are the sign that it's time to speak to a medical professional to get started.


Once you start, your symptoms or lack there of, will be the test as to whether the medication you are using is working or not. There are a few perimenopause/menopause test kits I've tried if you want to check them out.


If you a data geek, there is a part of me that is as well, and you want to see your bloodwork/lab numbers to validate you are in perimenopause or menopause, then check out Joi Women's Wellness. They offer 65% off your first set of labs using the current coupon code on the top banner of their website.


Inner Balance is LegitScript Certified.
Inner Balance is LegitScript Certified and also accepts HSA and FSA credit cards.


Medical Disclaimer & 2026 Update: I am a patient sharing my personal journey with Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT). This review is for informational purposes and is not medical advice. Following the February 2026 FDA update regarding HRT labeling and compounding transparency, I have updated this post to reflect my latest labs and clinical discussions with my provider. Always consult a licensed professional before starting any hormone protocol.

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I am an HRT patient reviewer of online platforms. I've become a patient & paid out of pocket (sometimes with & sometimes without insurance) for every HRT product I've tried and review. These reviews are my honest experience as I continue to navigate menopause, just like you!

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