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Telehealth Is Becoming the Gold Standard

Why Telehealth Is Becoming the Gold Standard for Midlife Women’s Wellness

Many women face struggles regarding the healthcare they receive from their providers. This is especially true for women once they reach the age of 45, who often face age bias, rushed appointments, or dismissal when they bring up common issues like weight…

By Tom White, Special to California Business Journal

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Many women face struggles regarding the healthcare they receive from their providers. This is especially true for women once they reach the age of 45, who often face age bias, rushed appointments, or dismissal when they bring up common issues like weight gain, fatigue, and even sexual wellness.

For women entering menopause who are struggling with symptoms, finding compassionate care can seem not only complicated but downright impossible. Where should one turn when there is a lack of menopause-literate doctors in the healthcare profession?

Bridgeside Telehealth, a fully online service that offers personalized, caring, and hands-on medical care, aims to change the conversation behind women’s healthcare.

The Advantages of Telehealth for Midlife Needs

For those seeking privacy and discretion, telehealth is a game-changer, especially when it comes to topics such as sexual wellness, weight loss, and hormone changes. With convenient access to licensed providers from home, one no longer has to sit in waiting rooms or worry about receiving judgment from their provider.

Bridgeside Telehealth, founded by biochemist and pharmaceutical veteran Susan Braddock, was built to address the often-overlooked needs of midlife women. Having faced age discrimination herself, Braddock scaled Bridgeside Telehealth to offer not just traditional, but even specialized treatments, including GLP-1 prescriptions, peptide therapy, sexual wellness treatments, and skin and hair solutions.

When seeking treatment at Bridgeside Telehealth, each patient is matched with a consistent provider. They can manage their ongoing care independently with virtual follow-ups and digital support tools. Combined with a nationwide compounding pharmacy, Bridgeside Telehealth can help you navigate the aging process by shipping your medications directly to your door or to any retail pharmacy of your choice.

Emotional Support for Healthy Mindsets and Bodies

Bridgeside Telehealth aims to educate women about their overall well-being, encompassing both mental healthcare and physical health. Through their empathy-driven coaching, women can learn not just about traditional concerns such as body shame and emotional eating but also the trauma that sometimes comes from a perceived need to look a certain way. The company aims to help women feel heard, respected, and empowered through their healthcare journey, regardless of their background.

The Future of Aging and Access with Bridgeside Telehealth

Though stigma around menopause, weight, and women’s sexual wellness continues to exist, Bridgeside Telehealth wants to change how women think about, seek, and receive treatment. While women should not feel shame when it comes to common health problems or their bodies, telehealth options such as Bridgeside allow women to find care from licensed providers, all of whom are board-certified and dedicated to their best care.

If you’ve ever felt uncomfortable when visiting a doctor’s office or have experienced shame when addressing common health issues, consider contacting Bridgeside Telehealth services. With doctors available in 44 states and appointments offered seven days a week, you can experience healthcare designed with women in mind.

Visit Bridgeside Telehealth online to learn more about their healthcare options and schedule an appointment today.

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