Frequently Asked Questions
Is this safe with my HRT? Where do the peptides come from? What happens in the consultation? We've answered the questions that gate a real decision — plainly, without the marketing gloss.
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The biology questions. Medications, contraindications, labs, and why women 40+ require a different approach.
For most women, yes. BPC-157, CJC-1295, Epitalon, and MOTS-c do not directly compete with exogenous estrogen or progesterone — they work on separate biological pathways. That said, our physician reviews your full protocol at intake and will note any interactions specific to your HRT dose and formulation.
The consultation exists precisely for this conversation. If you're on HRT, bring your current formulation and dose — the more precise your intake, the better your physician can calibrate the protocol around it. → Request a consultation
Possibly — this is exactly what the physician intake is designed to evaluate. SSRIs and thyroid medications generally don't conflict with the peptides we use, but dose timing and your specific health picture matter.
GLP-1 agonists require a more careful look. Our physician will assess how metabolic peptides like MOTS-c interact with your current regimen before making a recommendation. Don't pre-disqualify yourself — let the physician make that call. → Start the intake process
Yes. We do not enroll women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or actively being treated for cancer. Active autoimmune conditions require careful physician review — some peptides have immunomodulatory properties that may be contraindicated depending on your condition and current medications.
A history of hormone-sensitive cancers (breast, ovarian, uterine) requires explicit physician clearance before any protocol begins. These aren't bureaucratic hurdles — they're the reason physician oversight exists. We'd rather decline an enrollment than create harm.
It depends on your protocol. For the Longevity & Cellular Health protocol (Epitalon + MOTS-c), baseline metabolic and hormonal markers are strongly recommended. For Recovery & Vitality and Sleep & Restoration, recent labs are helpful but not always required.
Your physician will specify what's needed after reviewing your intake. We can work with existing recent labs — you don't necessarily need a new draw before the consultation. → See the Longevity protocol
Perimenopause changes how peptides work at a fundamental level. Declining estrogen and progesterone affect growth hormone pulsatility, muscle protein synthesis, deep sleep architecture, and mitochondrial efficiency — all things our protocols specifically address.
Dosing logic derived from studies on 30-year-old men is wrong for a 50-year-old woman's physiology. Our protocols are built around that reality, not retrofitted to it. → Read our full thesis or understand your stage
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What actually happens — process, timelines, pricing tiers, and what it looks like at month 3 and beyond.
You complete a brief intake form covering your health history, current medications, hormonal stage, and goals. A licensed prescribing physician reviews your intake — typically within one business day — and either schedules a short call (15–20 minutes) or sends a written protocol recommendation with rationale.
There's no obligation to proceed after the consultation. The goal is honest clarity: whether a protocol is right for you, and if so, which one. → Request a consultation
Foundation — Peptide supply, physician intake review, and initial protocol design. The starting point for women new to peptide therapy.
Enhanced — Everything in Foundation plus monthly physician check-ins and protocol adjustments as your body responds.
Comprehensive — Everything in Enhanced plus priority access, additional peptide stacking options, and quarterly in-depth reviews. Designed for women who want the full physician-partner experience.
Per-protocol pricing is published on each protocol page: Recovery & Vitality from $275/mo, Sleep & Restoration from $295/mo, Longevity & Cellular Health from $350/mo. → See full pricing
Be honest with yourself about expectations. BPC-157 users often notice improved recovery and reduced inflammation within 2–4 weeks. CJC-1295 sleep benefits typically emerge over 3–6 weeks as GH pulse patterns normalize.
Epitalon and MOTS-c work on longer cellular timescales — most women notice meaningful changes at 8–12 weeks, with deeper benefits accumulating over months. We don't promise overnight results and won't pretend otherwise. → Recovery & Vitality details
If a physician determines you're not an appropriate candidate during intake, you are not charged for a protocol. If you start and experience adverse effects that warrant stopping, refund eligibility depends on what's been dispensed and how far into the cycle you are — your physician and our team will work through this with you directly.
We don't want your money if the protocol isn't working for you. That's not a marketing claim — it's how a physician-guided practice has to operate.
Insurance does not cover peptide protocols — these are cash-pay wellness programs. HSA and FSA eligibility varies: physician consultation fees are generally HSA/FSA-eligible as a qualified medical expense; the peptide compounds themselves may or may not qualify depending on your plan administrator.
We recommend confirming with your benefits administrator. We provide itemized receipts that distinguish the physician consultation component from the peptide supply — which may help with HSA/FSA submissions.
Month 3 is a structured physician check-in: we review your reported outcomes, adjust dosing if warranted, and decide whether to continue as-is, modify the protocol, or add a complementary peptide.
Month 6 is a more comprehensive review — labs may be repeated, and you and your physician will make an explicit decision about the next phase. Most women who are responding well at month 3 see compounding benefit through month 6 and beyond. The physician relationship doesn't end at intake. → Begin with a consultation
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Where the peptides come from, how to verify they're real, and what separates this from gray-market alternatives.
Our peptides are sourced through licensed compounding pharmacies operating under physician prescription — not gray-market research-chemical suppliers. Each batch is third-party tested for identity, purity, and potency before dispensing.
The compounding pharmacy model means your peptides are prepared to pharmaceutical standards for your specific protocol, not off-the-shelf vials from unverified sources. We can share testing documentation on request. → Our approach to quality
Three differences: physician oversight, pharmaceutical-grade sourcing, and accountability. Research-chemical peptides sold online have no verified purity, no dosing guidance calibrated to your biology, no physician reviewing contraindications, and no one to call if something goes wrong. Some are counterfeit. Some are contaminated.
Underdosed, mislabeled, or improperly prepared peptides from unverified sources can cause real harm. What we offer isn't a premium markup on the same product. It's a fundamentally different product category — with the clinical oversight to back it up.
Recovery & Vitality (BPC-157) — Cellular repair, tissue healing, and metabolic momentum. For women whose recovery from exercise, stress, and illness has visibly slowed.
Sleep & Restoration (CJC-1295) — Deep sleep architecture and overnight GH pulse. For women whose sleep quality has quietly shifted in their 40s — less restorative, harder to sustain.
Longevity & Cellular Health (Epitalon + MOTS-c) — Cellular aging, telomere biology, and mitochondrial efficiency. For women focused on healthspan over the long term.
Your physician will help you prioritize based on your current symptoms. Many women start with the protocol that addresses their most pressing symptom and build from there. → Understand your stage
Stacking is possible — but requires physician review to ensure the combination makes sense for your biology and doesn't create compound effects that need monitoring. Many women start with one protocol, stabilize, then discuss adding a second with their physician at 60–90 days.
Switching is straightforward — your physician updates the protocol and we handle the logistics. There are no lock-in penalties. We care about outcomes, not subscription retention. → Discuss your options with a physician
Still Have Questions?
A physician reviews every intake personally. If you have questions not answered here, the consultation is the right place to ask them — candidly, without obligation.
Request a Consultation →Most women hear back within one business day.