Getting Weight Loss Medication Through Hers

With telehealth platforms like Hers, getting weight loss medication online is simple and straightforward.

To get weight loss medications online through Hers, you’ll start by filling out an online intake form. You’ll answer questions about your health history, lifestyle habits, and weight loss goals. A healthcare provider licensed in your state will review your answers and prescribe medication if you’re eligible (with Hers, your initial consultation is free). Your medication will be sent to your door in a matter of days.

Here’s exactly how the Hers weight loss treatment process goes down.

1. Medical Intake

You’ll kick things off with a brief online assessment. You’ll answer a few questions about your health, weight loss goals, lifestyle, and medical history.

Don’t worry — no trick questions here. These are similar to questions you’d be asked if you had an in-person visit with a weight loss doctor to discuss treatment.

2. Provider Evaluation

A licensed healthcare provider will go over your answers to see if you’re a good candidate for weight loss medication.

This is free and happens 100 percent online. There’s usually no need for a phone or video call, but a few states require it.

If you qualify, your provider will recommend a personalized treatment plan. You’ll then decide whether to kickstart your weight loss journey with Hers.

3. Personalized Plan

If suitable, your provider will write you a prescription, and you’ll get a personalized weight loss program based on your needs and goals.

Medication is shipped directly to your door (in temperature-controlled packaging when apporiate). You’ll get video guides and injection supplies (if applicable) so you can confidently start your treatment.

Shipping is free and usually takes two days, although delivery times can vary.

In the meantime, you’ll get instant access to the Hers mobile app, which includes:

• Doctor-developed meal plans

• 100+ high-protein recipes

• Workout tips

• Yoga videos

• Meditations

• Habit trackers

• Psychologist-developed CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) courses

4. Ongoing Support

You’re not alone in this. Throughout your treatment, you’ll have follow-ups, regular check-ins, and unlimited access to 24/7 messaging with healthcare providers on the Hers app.

Reach out any time to ask questions, discuss side effects, or request adjustments to your treatment.

Here’s what you get when you start a comprehensive weight loss plan through Hers.

Personalized Support

Everyone is unique — that goes double when it comes to weight loss. With Hers, you’ll get personalized support from your provider tailored to your goals, health history, and the underlying factors affecting your weight.

This may include a customized dosing schedule. If eligible, your provider will work with you to find a dosing plan that suits your body and minimizes side effects. For those who don’t tolerate the commercially available dosages of weight loss medications, a personalized plan may help.

Protein-First Nutrition Support

The Hers app gives you the tools you need to up your protein game. When your appetite decreases, what you do eat matters more.

Nutrition is a key part of weight loss. Eating whole, nutritious foods can help you lose weight and give your body all the nutrients it needs to do its thing.

Protein is crucial for anyone on a weight loss journey. Studies have shown that eating more of it can help you feel fuller and maintain muscle mass, which can be lost as you’re losing weight.

No one said eating healthily was easy, though. To help, the Hers app has:

• Doctor-approved, high-protein meal plans

• A library of over 100 simple recipes developed by nutritionists

• Basic nutritional principles to support flexible, healthy eating for any lifestyle

• Protein and water trackers to hit your protein and hydration goals

You can also purchase meal-replacement bars and shakes through Hers. These bars and shakes are doctor-recommended for people taking weight loss medication. They’re packed with protein and essential vitamins and minerals to ensure you’re getting all the nutrients you need while your appetite is reduced.

Exercise Guidance

Movement is also key for weight loss. It can help you build and maintain muscle and improve your overall health — both mental and physical.

In the Hers app, you can:

• Track when you hit your movement goals to make it a daily habit

• Follow gentle guided yoga flows

• Get strength training education developed by a licensed personal trainer

• Access educational guides to feel informed and inspired as you start adding more physical activity to your routine

Our guide has tips for how to start working out if you’ve been on the bench for a while.

Mind-Body Approach

Weight loss isn’t just about food and movement. Stress, sleep, and overall wellness all play a role in weight loss and helping you to feel your best.

The Hers mobile app provides:

• Psychologist-developed lessons to help you build a better relationship with food (and the habits that go with it)

• Guided programs to improve sleep and get the rest you need

• Guided meditations and breathwork exercises to help reduce stress

Learn more: A Beginner's Guide to Meditation

Ongoing Support

With Hers weight loss, you’re supported every step of the way.

Throughout your treatment, regular check-ins and ongoing, unlimited access to healthcare providers is included at no extra cost. You can ask questions, discuss side effects, or get medication adjustments if needed.

The Hers app also has a range of trackers to help you build healthy habits and make lifestyle changes that stick. You can track your daily:

• Medication

• Protein

• Movement

• Water

• Sleep

Learn more: How to Sleep Better: 7 Habits for Better Sleep Hygiene

Lasting Weight Loss

Once you hit your goal weight, Hers can support you in maintaining a healthy body weight (and all the health benefits that come with it) in the long run.

If suitable for you (and if you like), you can safely stay on medication long-term to manage appetite and cravings. You can also maintain access to healthcare provider support and tools in the app to overcome weight loss plateaus and other weight loss challenges that life might throw at you.