Your Member Hub

Welcome to active care. This page is your home base for communication, check-ins, visits, refills, cost guidance, and clinic policies.

Start here: If it’s medical (symptoms, meds, side effects, “should I change this?”), send a secure portal message. If it’s scheduling/billing/general, email us.
Perimenopause & menopause benefits at work are becoming a real thing — and that can benefit you.

Some employers are beginning to offer perimenopause and menopause care as a covered workplace benefit. When your employer supports this care, it can mean lower out-of-pocket costs, fewer delays in treatment, and easier long-term follow-through — without having to take extra time off work.

It also helps normalize perimenopause and menopause in the workplace, improves education and support, and makes it easier for other women to get the care they need.

If your employer may be interested — or if you’d like something to share with HR — just let us know. We’re happy to provide details (no pressure and no obligation).

How to Reach Us

Medical questions & treatment updates

For symptoms, medications, side effects, or treatment decisions:

  • Secure portal message (preferred): Member Login
  • Text-only: 504-291-6270

General, billing & scheduling

Email our team for anything non-medical.

Document Library (Quick Answers)

If you have a question, someone else has probably had the same one. Many common questions are answered in your portal — symptoms, medications, side effects, dosing tips, and general HRT education. If you can’t find a topic you need, tell us.

Where to find it:
Patient Portal → Documents & Handouts

How to search: Use the search bar and enter a keyword (example: “patch,” “progesterone,” “bleeding,” “vaginal estrogen,” “testosterone”). If you see a search option that says “Search all columns”, select it for the best results.

Check-Ins

Check-ins are a core part of effective perimenopause and menopause care.

A check-in may be a message update, a questionnaire we send via email, or a follow-up visit — whichever makes the most sense and feels right to you. To be sure not to miss important check-ins: please add info@menopauselouisiana.com, no-reply@optimantra.com, and support@optimantra.com to your safe sender list.
Timing: Most patients check in around 3 weeks after starting treatment — before the first refill. Once stable, check-ins typically occur every 3–6 months.
The most common reason hormone therapy doesn’t work isn’t the medication — it’s lack of ongoing check-ins. If you’re not feeling better yet (or you were and things slipped), that’s a check-in moment.

How to Book a Visit

Many times, symptoms can be evaluated and treatment can be adjusted through messaging, but video visits are always available if you want a real-time conversation or if something feels more complex.

Book through the portal

The easiest way to schedule is in the patient portal:

  • Log in to the portal
  • Click Manage Appointments
  • Select the visit type and choose a time
Tip: You may see providers listed even if they are not set as your “primary” — that’s okay. You can still book with the available provider you see.

If you can’t find a time that works

Email us and tell us your preferred days/times. We’ll do our best to help.

If You Need Labs

Not everyone will need labs. If labs are recommended, you have two options.

Important: If you plan to use insurance for labs, please check the cost BEFORE you go using the test names and codes. This helps avoid surprise bills (especially with high-deductible plans).

Lab billing note: Lab charges are billed by the lab directly (not by The Menopause Clinic). We can help with ordering and choosing the best option, but we can’t control insurance processing, lab pricing, or lab billing.

Option 1 — Use Insurance

We can upload a lab requisition for you to take to an in-network lab.

  • Before going, check with your insurance using the test names and codes to confirm coverage and pricing
  • If you use insurance, please upload or message us your results once available
  • We request faxed results, but they don’t always come through automatically

Option 2 — Cash-Pay (Great for High-Deductible Plans)

We can send your order through Rupa Labs, which offers a flat-fee option (usually under $120).

  • They’ll email you instructions
  • Results come directly to us
  • If you’re interested, let us know and we’ll confirm the exact cost
Before labs: Please stop all biotin supplements 72 hours before labs, including anything labeled:
  • Biotin
  • B7
  • Vitamin H
Copy & paste this into a portal message:
Hi — I’m ready to move forward with labs. My preference is: [ ] Option 1: Use insurance [ ] Option 2: Cash-pay through Rupa Labs Please let me know next steps. Thank you!

Prescription Refills

Refill basics

  • Request refills at least one week before running out
  • Refills require an active membership
  • All prescriptions are canceled if membership ends

Important note

While we sometimes help track refills, the most reliable way to prevent delays is to request them proactively.

Exception: If your dose is actively being adjusted, we’ll work closely with you — just keep us updated.

Saving on Care & Medication Costs

HSA / FSA

Some patients can use HSA or FSA funds for membership care. Coverage varies by plan — check with your administrator.

We’re happy to provide documentation if needed.

If medications feel expensive

Let us know if you’re paying more than:

  • $50/month for estrogen
  • $15–25/month for progesterone
  • $15/month for vaginal estrogen
  • $75 total for testosterone (lasts several months)
Many patients save money by paying cash or using prescription membership programs (especially if they take multiple generic medications). We have no financial relationship with these programs — we’re happy to help you explore options.

FAQ & Community

Why continue membership if my dose feels stable?
Just like you would continue seeing a cardiologist for heart care or an endocrinologist for thyroid management, perimenopause and menopause benefit from ongoing specialty care.

Hormones change over time — with age, stress, health conditions, medications, and life events. Staying connected allows small adjustments before symptoms return or new issues develop.

Most women don’t need frequent visits once stable — but having a menopause-trained provider who knows your history is what keeps care working long-term.
What happens after estrogen and progesterone are optimized?
We evaluate the full picture and consider additional treatments if appropriate. Some women need estrogen, progesterone, or testosterone — and some need all three.
Should I message or book a visit?
If you’re not sure, start with a message. We’ll tell you if a visit would be helpful. And if you prefer a real-time conversation, video visits are always available.
Do you host events?
Yes. Our next event is a screening of The M-Factor 2 in February 2026. Ask us about upcoming events anytime.

Membership & Billing

  • Billing begins the day you join
  • You may cancel anytime with 10 days’ notice by emailing info@menopauselouisiana.com
  • Failed payments pause care within 24 hours
  • Membership is canceled if unresolved after 5 business days