Frequently Asked Questions

Elara is a women led, 100 percent online telehealth and wellness platform serving women in all 50 US states. Elara connects patients with licensed providers for personalized, hormone aware care across weight management with GLP-1 and GIP medications, hormone health, sexual wellness, hair restoration, and skin. Care is provided by Wasef Health, a partner physician group, medications are prepared by licensed US pharmacies, and a portion of every purchase funds women’s health research at the Magee-Womens Research Institute.

Yes. Every Elara treatment plan is reviewed by a licensed medical provider through Wasef Health, a partner physician group licensed across the US. Medications are prepared by licensed US compounding pharmacies and shipped with temperature control. The consultation is free, and you only pay if you are prescribed. Elara holds a 4.8 TrustScore on Trustpilot, where you can read independent reviews at trustpilot.com/review/withelara.com.

Elara offers compounded semaglutide (GLP-1) injections from $247 per month and compounded tirzepatide (GLP-1/GIP) injections from $355 per month, both all-in with no hidden fees, plus care built around brand medications like Wegovy, Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Zepbound when they are the right fit. Compounded medications are not reviewed by the FDA for safety or effectiveness.

Compounded semaglutide starts at $247 per month and compounded tirzepatide starts at $355 per month. Pricing is all-in: the provider visits, the medication, and the shipping are included, with no membership fees and no hidden fees. You are only charged if a licensed provider prescribes treatment.

You start with a free online consultation: answer a health questionnaire, and a licensed provider reviews your history, symptoms, and goals. If treatment is appropriate, your provider prescribes a personalized plan and a licensed US pharmacy ships it to your door. Your care continues with provider messaging, check-ins, and dose adjustments, all online.

Elara serves women in all 50 US states and Puerto Rico. Care is 100 percent online: consultations, provider messaging, and delivery to your door.

No. Elara uses transparent cash pricing, so no insurance is needed and there is nothing to coordinate. Treatments are HSA and FSA eligible, and financing is available through Affirm, Klarna, and Afterpay.

No. Elara, women’s wellness (withelara.com) is an independent company and is not affiliated with Allara Health, ElaraMD, or Elara Health and Wellness. If you searched for Elara GLP-1 care, you are in the right place at withelara.com.

Many women notice early changes within the first month, and the bigger results build over the months that follow. In the STEP 1 clinical trial, adults using weekly semaglutide alongside lifestyle changes lost roughly 15 percent of their body weight on average over 68 weeks. Every body responds at its own pace, so measure your progress against your own starting point, not anyone else’s.

The scale is one signal, but it should not be your only way to notice a victory. Patients often report reduced food noise (you are not thinking about your next meal while eating your current one), early satiety (leaving food on the plate feels natural, and a second plate never crosses your mind), and improving health markers such as blood pressure and fasting insulin, sometimes noticeable before the first 10 pounds are lost.

Not necessarily. For many people, once lifestyle changes are in place, the medication can be weaned off in partnership with the prescribing provider. Others do best continuing on a maintenance dose, because for many people weight is a chronic condition. What is right for you comes down to what your provider sees over time.

Weight tends to return when treatment stops before new habits are in place. In the STEP 1 trial extension, participants who stopped semaglutide regained about two-thirds of their lost weight within a year, because the body naturally raises hunger signals after weight loss. That is why we help you build a lifestyle foundation from day one: so your results have something solid to stand on, whatever you and your provider decide later.

Yes. The medication was made to give you the opportunity to eat healthier by quieting appetite. It does not do the healthy eating for you, and it does not go on walks on your behalf. The patients who keep their results are the ones who use the quiet to build lasting habits.

You do not have to give up your social life, just be open with your provider about your drinking habits. Interestingly, some women find they simply want alcohol less: in an early randomized trial, semaglutide reduced alcohol cravings and heavy drinking days compared with placebo. If you do drink, gentler choices help, since sugary cocktails and carbonated mixers can sit poorly with the medication.

Serious side effects such as pancreatitis and gallbladder problems are rare, and most women never experience them. Staying hydrated, increasing your dose only as prescribed, and favoring lighter meals all support comfort along the way. And if something ever feels wrong, like severe stomach pain that does not pass, pause the medication and reach out to your provider so they can take care of you.

A small group of women should not use GLP-1s: those with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or MEN 2, a previous serious allergic reaction to these medications, or a current pregnancy. This is exactly why every Elara plan begins with a licensed provider reviewing your health history, so the plan you get is the right one for you.

You do not need insurance with Elara. We offer affordable, financeable compounded medication for exactly that reason: we believe GLP-1 care should not be limited to people who can spare hundreds of dollars a month or whose insurance covers it in full. Compounded medications are personalized to your prescription and dispensed by licensed US pharmacies after a telehealth consultation with a licensed provider. They are not FDA approved and have not been evaluated by the FDA for safety, efficacy, or quality.

The most common side effects are at the injection site: irritation, itching, swelling, pain, or redness. Less commonly, patients report dizziness, flushing, headache, nausea, sleepiness, or changes in taste. Tell your provider about anything persistent or bothersome.

Sermorelin is not used during pregnancy and is generally avoided with active cancer. Your licensed provider reviews your health history, goals, and medications to make sure it is the right fit before anything is prescribed.

Sermorelin was FDA approved under the brand name Geref in 1997 and was withdrawn from the market in 2008 for manufacturing reasons, not for safety concerns. Today it is prepared by compounding pharmacies. Compounded medications are personalized to your prescription and dispensed by licensed US pharmacies after a telehealth consultation with a licensed provider. They are not FDA approved and have not been evaluated by the FDA for safety, efficacy, or quality.

Glutathione is generally gentle. The most common effects are mild: a little redness or soreness at the injection site, headache, flushing, or passing nausea. Serious reactions are rare, and your provider screens your history first, including a condition called G6PD deficiency, so glutathione is only prescribed when it is right for you.

Glutathione is not the right fit for women with G6PD deficiency, uncontrolled asthma or a previous breathing reaction to glutathione, or a known allergy to any ingredient, and it is generally avoided in pregnancy and breastfeeding. Your licensed provider walks through all of this with you before anything is prescribed.

No. Glutathione through Elara is a compounded product. Compounded medications are personalized to your prescription and dispensed by licensed US pharmacies after a telehealth consultation with a licensed provider. They are not FDA approved and have not been evaluated by the FDA for safety, efficacy, or quality.

Yes, and it is harmless. A temporary blue or blue-green tint to urine is expected and typically clears within a few hours. Taking it as a capsule also avoids the tooth staining associated with liquid drops; just do not chew the capsules.

Methylene blue is not for everyone: it is avoided with G6PD deficiency, significant kidney problems, pregnancy or breastfeeding, and alongside medications that affect serotonin (such as SSRIs, MAOIs, or trazodone). Your provider reviews your medication list first, so you never have to sort this out alone.

The FDA has approved methylene blue only for the treatment of acquired methemoglobinemia. It has not been approved or reviewed for any other use, including longevity or cognitive support. Compounded medications are personalized to your prescription and dispensed by licensed US pharmacies after a telehealth consultation with a licensed provider. They are not FDA approved and have not been evaluated by the FDA for safety, efficacy, or quality.

Lipotropic injections are a supporting player, not a standalone treatment. They are designed to complement a program built on nutrition, movement, and provider guidance. Any weight-related benefit depends on the lifestyle around it, and individual results vary.

Most side effects are mild: injection site redness, swelling or soreness, mild nausea, headache, dizziness, or temporary fatigue. The choline component can occasionally cause a fishy body odor or breath. Allergic reactions are rare; contact your provider if you notice hives, wheezing, or swelling.

Lipotropic injections are avoided with a rare condition called homocystinuria, and supplemental choline is generally not recommended alongside bipolar disorder. If you are pregnant or nursing, talk with your provider first. As always, your licensed provider reviews your full health history before prescribing.

No. Lipo-C through Elara is a compounded product. Compounded medications are personalized to your prescription and dispensed by licensed US pharmacies after a telehealth consultation with a licensed provider. They are not FDA approved and have not been evaluated by the FDA for safety, efficacy, or quality.

No. NAD+ through Elara is a compounded product. Compounded medications are personalized to your prescription and dispensed by licensed US pharmacies after a telehealth consultation with a licensed provider. They are not FDA approved and have not been evaluated by the FDA for safety, efficacy, or quality.

No. Lipo MIC + B12 through Elara is a compounded product. Compounded medications are personalized to your prescription and dispensed by licensed US pharmacies after a telehealth consultation with a licensed provider. They are not FDA approved and have not been evaluated by the FDA for safety, efficacy, or quality.

No. NAD+ cream through Elara is a compounded product. Compounded medications are personalized to your prescription and dispensed by licensed US pharmacies after a telehealth consultation with a licensed provider. They are not FDA approved and have not been evaluated by the FDA for safety, efficacy, or quality.

No. NAD+ nasal spray through Elara is a compounded product. Compounded medications are personalized to your prescription and dispensed by licensed US pharmacies after a telehealth consultation with a licensed provider. They are not FDA approved and have not been evaluated by the FDA for safety, efficacy, or quality.