Alloy vs LifeMD Women's Health
Alloy scores higher overall (6.7 vs 6.4).
By Julian Caraulani · prices checked
Quick verdict
Our pick between the two: Alloy
Alloy scores 6.7/10 against 6.4 for LifeMD Women's Health, ahead on price transparency and reputation. LifeMD Women's Health can still be the better fit: it is best for women in states other programs don't serve who want regular consultations.
Side by side
| Alloy | LifeMD Women's Health | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | Not published | Not published |
| Our score | 6.7/10 | 6.4/10 |
| Treatments | Estrogen (patch, gel or pill), Progesterone, Vaginal estrogen | Estrogen (patch, gel or pill), Progesterone, Compounded bioidentical (BHRT), Vaginal estrogen |
| Medication in price | Included | Extra |
| Drugs dispensed | FDA-approved | FDA-approved + compounded |
| Labs | Not ordered through Alloy | Not stated |
| Membership | None stated | $79/month program fee |
| Insurance | No; cash-pay, FSA and HSA cards accepted | Some insurers accepted for visits |
| States | All 50 states plus DC, per its own site (2026-11-07) | All 50 states, per its own site (2026-10-29) |
| Cancellation | Auto-renews; cancel 7 days before the period ends. Consult and service fees are non-refundable | Cancel anytime in the portal; prescriptions are final sale |
| Trustpilot | 4.3/5 (4,195 reviews) | 3.9/5 (4,288 reviews) |
| Best for | Women who want to see each product's price up front and pay cash. | Women in states other programs don't serve who want regular consultations. |
Price by treatment
The lowest all-in plan each publishes for the treatments both offer, with the page we read it on.
| Treatment | Alloy | LifeMD Women's Health |
|---|---|---|
| Estrogen (patch, gel or pill) | No all-in price published | No all-in price published |
| Progesterone | No all-in price published | No all-in price published |
| Vaginal estrogen | No all-in price published | No all-in price published |
Alloy: a closer look
FDA-approved estradiol and progesterone priced per product, plus a required one-time $49 doctor consult.
In its favour
- Every hormone product priced on its site
- Sold in all 50 states and DC
- FDA-approved estradiol
To weigh
- A $49 one-time consult is required on top of the product price
- Does not bill insurance
- Medication ships and bills every 3 months
- Starting prices can vary by product strength
LifeMD Women's Health: a closer look
Monthly program with provider consultations in all 50 states; medication billed separately.
In its favour
- All 50 states
- Patch, gel, ring and inserts available
- Monthly provider consultations
To weigh
- No medication prices published
- Estradiol cream option is compounded
Which should you choose?
Choose Alloy
Best for women who want to see each product's price up front and pay cash.
Check Alloy's priceChoose LifeMD Women's Health
Best for women in states other programs don't serve who want regular consultations.
Check LifeMD Women's Health's priceAlloy vs LifeMD Women's Health: questions people ask
Which is better, Alloy or LifeMD Women's Health?
On our published score Alloy rates 6.7 and LifeMD Women's Health rates 6.4. Alloy is best for women who want to see each product's price up front and pay cash; LifeMD Women's Health is best for women in states other programs don't serve who want regular consultations.
Do Alloy and LifeMD Women's Health offer the same treatments?
Alloy: Estrogen (patch, gel or pill), Progesterone, Vaginal estrogen. LifeMD Women's Health: Estrogen (patch, gel or pill), Progesterone, Compounded bioidentical (BHRT), Vaginal estrogen.
Does either include the medication in the price?
Alloy: included. LifeMD Women's Health: extra.
HRT Watchdog is for information only and is not medical advice. Hormone therapy has benefits and risks; talk to a licensed clinician about whether it is right for you. Compare other programs.