A menopause specialist is a licensed clinician with added training in menopause care; The Menopause Society's MSCP credential is one marker of that training.
- Directory
- The Menopause Society "Find a menopause practitioner" [1]
- MSCP meaning
- A licensed clinician who earned The Menopause Society's menopause credential [2]
- License check
- Your state medical board, via the FSMB directory [3]
- Online alternative
- Midi Health: $250 first visit, $150 return [4]
- Menopause defined
- 12 months without a period; average age 52 [2]
Step 1: search The Menopause Society directory
The Menopause Society runs a search at Find a menopause practitioner [1]. Its glossary defines an MSCP as a licensed health care professional who has earned the society's credential in menopause care [2]. Search by ZIP code, then note two or three names. Not every good menopause clinician holds the credential, so a gynecologist or primary care clinician you already trust may also fit.
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Step 2: confirm the license with your state board
A credential is not a license. Every state medical board lets you look up a physician's license and any public discipline; the Federation of State Medical Boards lists them all [3]. Boards for the states where we publish hormone therapy city guides:
- Arizona: Arizona Medical Board. Our guides: Phoenix, Scottsdale.
- California: Medical Board of California. Our guides: Beverly Hills, San Diego, San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles.
- Colorado: Colorado Medical Board. Our guides: Denver.
- District of Columbia: District of Columbia Board of Medicine. Our guides: Washington DC.
- Florida: Florida Board of Medicine. Our guides: Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Naples, Sarasota, Palm Beach, Boca Raton.
- Georgia: Georgia Composite Medical Board. Our guides: Atlanta.
- Illinois: Illinois State Medical Board (IDFPR). Our guides: Chicago.
- Massachusetts: Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine. Our guides: Boston.
- Nevada: Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners. Our guides: Las Vegas.
- New Jersey: New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners. Our guides: New Jersey.
- New York: New York State Board for Medicine (licensure); discipline by NYS DOH Office of Professional Medical Conduct. Our guides: New York City.
- Tennessee: Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners. Our guides: Nashville.
- Texas: Texas Medical Board. Our guides: Houston, Austin, Dallas, San Antonio.
- Utah: Utah Medical Licensing Board (DOPL). Our guides: Salt Lake City.
- Washington: Washington Medical Commission. Our guides: Seattle.
Step 3: ask these questions before you book
- Do you prescribe FDA-approved hormones, compounded hormones, or both? The Menopause Society lists safety concerns with compounded products, including overdosing or underdosing, impurities and a lack of sterility [5].
- How do you apply the new label timing advice? FDA's 2025 action recommends starting systemic HRT within 10 years of menopause onset or before age 60 [6].
- What will the first year cost, counting visits, labs and the drug?
- Do you take my insurance? Some telehealth clinics, such as Midi Health, bill most PPO plans but not Medicare or Medicaid [4].
- Who handles refills and follow-up between visits?
- If I also want help with weight, do you prescribe GLP-1 drugs, and are they brand or compounded?
Specialist, OB-GYN or telehealth: how they compare
| Route | Price we could confirm | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Menopause Society directory clinician | Not published; varies by practice | License, insurance, FDA-approved products [1] |
| Your OB-GYN or primary care | Your plan's copay | Whether they treat menopause symptoms routinely |
| Midi Health (telehealth) | $250 first visit, $150 return, no membership (Oct 17, 2026) | Out of network for Medicare [4] |
| Evernow (telehealth) | From $35 a month membership (Oct 17, 2026) | Which plans cover video visits [7] |
| Gennev (telehealth) | Not published | Takes Aetna, Anthem and Cigna; doctor and dietitian visits [8] |
For a wider list of prescribers, see HRT clinics near you. For online options, see online HRT providers compared, and our reviews of Midi Health and Evernow.
What a specialist can help with
A menopause clinician can weigh hormone therapy against your history. The Menopause Society says benefits outweigh risks for most healthy women with symptoms who are under 60 or within 10 years of menopause [5]. They can also talk through drug prices, which start at $19.87 for 90 generic estradiol tablets with a coupon [9]; see HRT cost. If you are weighing compounded options, read bioidentical hormones first, and see the hormone therapy hub for the full picture.
Questions people ask
How do I find a menopause specialist near me?
What is an MSCP?
An MSCP is a licensed health care professional who has earned The Menopause Society's credential in menopause care, according to the society's glossary [2].
Do I need a specialist to get HRT?
No. Any licensed clinician who can prescribe may treat menopause symptoms. A specialist can help if your history is complex. Telehealth clinics such as Midi Health also prescribe, at $250 for a self-pay first visit [4].
Does insurance cover a menopause specialist?
It depends on the plan and whether the clinician is in network. Midi Health, for example, is in network with most PPO plans, treats Medicare as out of network and does not accept Medicaid [4].
What is the difference between perimenopause and menopause?
Menopause is the final menstrual period, confirmed after 12 months without one, at an average age of 52. Perimenopause runs from the first cycle and symptom changes until 1 year after menopause [2].
What should I ask a menopause doctor?
Ask whether they prescribe FDA-approved or compounded hormones, how they apply the label advice to start systemic HRT within 10 years of menopause onset or before age 60 [6], and what the first year will cost in total.
Sources
9 cited
- Find a menopause practitioner. The Menopause Society, Oct 17, 2026.
- Menopause glossary. The Menopause Society, Oct 17, 2026.
- Contact a state medical board. Federation of State Medical Boards, Oct 17, 2026.
- Pricing and insurance. Midi Health, Oct 17, 2026.
- The 2022 hormone therapy position statement of The North American Menopause Society (press release). The Menopause Society (then NAMS), Jul 7, 2022.
- Fact sheet: FDA initiates removal of black box warnings from menopausal hormone replacement therapy products. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Nov 10, 2025.
- How it works. Evernow, Oct 17, 2026.
- Gennev home page. Gennev, Oct 17, 2026.
- Estradiol prices and coupons. GoodRx, Oct 16, 2026.
This page is general information, not medical advice. Talk with a licensed clinician about your own care.