Janet's Winona Story: Finding Energy and Balance at 54Explore All SymptomsIs HRT For Me?Join A Live Q&AOur missionAt Winona, it’s our goal to take the confusion out of menopause and help women get the solutions they need. We are a telehealth company that aims to empower, educate, and treat women throughout the entirety of their menopause journey. We offer doctor-prescribed, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy that is backed by science and shipped directly to your door. How it worksFirst, we’ll gather your medical history to determine safety and eligibility. After you complete the onboarding process, we’ll connect you with a doctor in your state. The doctor will review your onboarding answers and prescribe personalized treatment accordingly. You’ll be able to message your doctor with questions or concerns anytime, directly through our platform. Once your doctor prescribes your medication, you will typically receive it within 2-5 business days. Join the women's groupRead the journalWhat is HRT?Hormone fluctuations are part of every woman’s life; from puberty to menopause, hormones spike and wane. As women enter the menopause transition in their late 30s and early 40s, estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone begin to steadily decline, creating challenging symptoms.There are over 100 symptoms associated with declining hormones in the menopause transition, some of the most common including hot flashes, mood swings, and vaginal dryness. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is a prescription treatment used to boost hormone levels, by replenishing the estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone that diminish over time. At Winona, we only use plant-based, bioidentical hormones that are identical in molecular structure to those made naturally in your body.If you’re feeling overwhelmed by menopause symptoms, you’re not alone. Winona’s board-certified physicians are available to listen to your concerns and design a personalized HRT plan just for you. Read all about HRT. What is Menopause?Throughout a woman’s life, the female hormones estrogen and progesterone are responsible for reproductive health and for supporting many of the tissues throughout the body. These hormones are produced in the ovary, when stimulated by the brain to do so. As a woman ages, the ovaries stop producing sex hormones at the same rate.This can happen as early as in the late 30s or early 40s, and women may start to notice symptoms as a result of their changing hormones. Hormonal fluctuations may begin to cause irregularities in menstrual bleeding, mood swings, hot flashes, brain fog, changes in metabolism, and changes in sleep patterns. Some women may suffer from these types of symptoms for up to 10 years, before they finally complete the menopause transition. Read all about Menopause.
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By Winona (bywinona.com) has a 4.6 out of 5 rating on OK.one, based on 210 user reviews collected here. It is listed under Beauty & Well-being and its reputation is excellent. 89% of reviews are 4 stars or higher and 1% are 1 star; The business has replied to 91% of negative reviews; Reviews mostly discuss Product, User experience, Customer service. Last updated 2026-08-12.
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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently mention how simple the telehealth appointments are, noting that online doctors and medical staff are always readily accessible to answer questions quickly. People deeply appreciate the personalized care, sharing that the treatments significantly reduced hot flashes and improved their overall daily energy levels and sleep.
Some reviewers were not happy with the overall product effectiveness, stating that they did not notice any positive changes in their symptoms after starting. A few other people also felt that unexpected automated refills and unhelpful customer service responses created genuinely frustrating experiences.
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My doctor knew exactly what to prescribe me for the symptoms that I have been having battling menopause from sleep issues hot flashes, lack of sex drive painful sex. And many more the shipments come in a timely manner and I’m very happy with my results. I’m sleeping better. My mood is better. Sex is better. Everything is better. I can’t say enough good things. I just wish the price was a little better. Lol
Reply from By Winona2026-08-06
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear that your doctor was able to identify a treatment plan that addressed the symptoms that had been affecting your quality of life.
It’s wonderful to know that you’re sleeping better, experiencing relief from hot flashes, feeling an improvement in your mood, and seeing positive changes in your intimate health. Hearing that your treatment has made such a meaningful difference is incredibly rewarding for our team. We’re also happy to know that your shipments have arrived on time and that the overall process has worked well for you.
We appreciate your honest feedback regarding cost and are grateful for your trust in Winona. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for your kind words. We’re honored to be part of your wellness journey!
The treatment has helped me a lot. I started with DHEA and the estrogen cream, but asked to switch to patches for my second shipment because it is easier. I have almost no hot flashes, no depressive thoughts, better mood, and sexual desire is back. Look forward to continue feeling happy and good.
Reply from By Winona2026-08-06
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We’re so glad to hear that your treatment journey with Winona has been such a positive one. It’s wonderful to know that you found an option that fits your lifestyle and that you’re feeling the benefits along the way. We truly appreciate your trust in our care team and are excited to continue supporting you on your journey!
Winona has made it easy for me to get HRT that was so terribly needed. I don’t feel ignored and I am starting to feel like my old self again. Thank you❤️
Reply from By Winona2026-08-05
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear that Winona has helped you access the care you needed and that you’re beginning to feel like yourself again.
It’s incredibly meaningful to know that you’ve felt heard and supported throughout your journey. Every woman deserves to have her symptoms taken seriously and to feel empowered in making decisions about her health.
Thank you for trusting Winona with your care and for taking the time to share your heartfelt feedback. We’re honored to be part of your wellness journey and grateful to support you along the way.
Thank you for making HRT accessible and encouraging women to have more access to healthcare! I’ve loved my experience with Winona.
Reply from By Winona2026-08-05
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear that you’ve loved your journey with Winona.
Making menopause care more accessible and helping women feel supported, heard, and empowered in their healthcare decisions is at the heart of what we do. It means so much to know that you’ve had a positive experience and that accessing HRT has made a difference for you.
Thank you for trusting Winona with your care and for taking the time to share your kind words. We’re honored to be part of your wellness journey!
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Jennifer HagerUnited States · 3 reviews · Verified · Experienced 2026-07-31 ·
★★★★★
My skin is soft again and my face looks…
I'm 51. My skin is soft again and my face looks smoother and more youthful. My vagina is moist again like it should be. Overall I'm very happy with this treatment and will continue using it. I can't wait for more beautiful results. Thank you!
Reply from By Winona2026-08-05
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear that you’ve been happy with your treatment and the changes you’ve noticed.
It’s wonderful to know that you’re experiencing improvements in areas that are important to your overall comfort and confidence. Many women share that feeling more comfortable in their bodies and noticing positive changes in their skin and intimate health can have a meaningful impact on their quality of life.
Thank you for trusting Winona with your care and for taking the time to share your journey. We’re honored to support you and look forward to continuing to be part of your wellness journey!
The product seems to help but I don’t really feel Supported or know if this is the right treatment for me.
Reply from By Winona2026-08-05
Thank you for sharing your honest feedback. We’re glad to hear that you’ve noticed some benefit from the treatment, but we’re sorry to learn that you haven’t felt fully supported or confident that your current treatment plan is the right fit for you.
Your experience matters, and we want you to feel heard and supported throughout your care journey. A member of our patient care team will be reaching out to you to learn more about your concerns, discuss your experience, and help ensure you have the guidance you need moving forward.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We appreciate the opportunity to better support you and are grateful for your trust in Winona.
Should be the weekly patch the DHEA is useless and another way for you to increase charges no evidence it helps with energy, mood, brain fog
Reply from By Winona2026-08-05
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your treatment plan did not meet your expectations.
At Winona, treatment recommendations are individualized based on each patient's medical history and symptoms. While DHEA may not be appropriate or necessary for everyone, it may be recommended for some patients as part of a personalized treatment plan based on their individual needs. If you have questions about why it was included in your treatment plan or feel it isn't benefiting you, we encourage you to message your doctor through the Patient Portal. Your doctor can review how you're responding to treatment and discuss whether any adjustments to your treatment plan are appropriate.
We understand your concerns and want to reassure you that every treatment plan is developed with the patient's health and safety as the highest priority. Our physicians make recommendations based on each patient's unique medical history, symptoms, and clinical needs—not to increase costs.
We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We wish you the very best on your health journey.
The process was easy, quick, and affordable for me. I knew I needed help and once I reached out to Winona I was on my way to feeling balanced and reenergized. Over the last 12 weeks I have been blown away by what HRT actually does. It's so much more than I expected and I can't imagine going without it now.
Reply from By Winona2026-08-05
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear that your journey with Winona has exceeded your expectations.
It’s wonderful to know that the process was easy, quick, and affordable, and that you were able to get the support you needed when you recognized it was time to seek help. Hearing that you’ve felt more balanced, reenergized, and positively surprised by the impact of HRT over the past 12 weeks is incredibly rewarding for our team.
Thank you for trusting Winona with your care and for taking the time to share your story. We’re honored to be part of your wellness journey and thrilled that you’re experiencing such meaningful results!
ONLY HRT place and meds that has worked for me in 4 years TRULY
Reply from By Winona2026-08-05
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear that your treatment has made such a meaningful difference for you.
It’s incredibly rewarding to know that after years of searching for relief, you’ve finally found an approach that truly works for you. Hearing that you’ve experienced results where other options have fallen short means so much to our team.
Thank you for trusting Winona with your care and for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re honored to be part of your wellness journey and grateful to support you along the way.
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Erika United States · 8 reviews · Verified · Experienced 2026-07-29 ·
★★★★★
Ok so far
I like my caregiver. She’s very nice. My first month, I was starting to feel better. My second month, I feel like I’m back to square one. Exhausted all the time. It’s like they send out my cream and forgot to put anything in it. Hoping the third one gets me back on track
Reply from By Winona2026-08-05
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're glad to hear that you’ve had a positive experience with your doctor and that you noticed some improvement during your first month of treatment.
We understand how frustrating it can be to feel like you’ve taken a step backward after starting to feel better. Starting HRT can be a journey with ups and downs as your body adjusts to changes in hormone levels, and each person's experience can be different.
Many women begin noticing improvements within the first month of treatment, and studies show that 80% of women experience complete relief from their menopause symptoms within three months. Please don’t feel discouraged if you haven’t experienced full relief just yet, your body may still be adjusting to your treatment!
After 10 weeks, your Winona physician will check in to see how you’re doing. If you’re not experiencing the results you were hoping for at that time, your doctor can review your progress and discuss whether adjustments to your dosage or treatment approach may better support your needs. If you have concerns before then, we encourage you to message your doctor through the Patient Portal.
We appreciate you sharing your experience with us and hope you continue to see improvements as your treatment progresses.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear that you found the process easy and helpful, and that you experienced results quickly.
Providing accessible care and effective treatment is our goal, and it’s wonderful to know that your experience has been a positive one. Hearing that you’re seeing benefits from your treatment is incredibly rewarding for our team.
Thank you for trusting Winona with your care and for taking the time to share your feedback. We truly appreciate it!
It works for me! I love the ability to contact/message online and get the treatment I need.
Reply from By Winona2026-08-05
We're so glad to hear that our care model has made it convenient for you to access the treatment and support you need.
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with us!
I asked a question and they replied immediately and were very helpful
Reply from By Winona2026-08-05
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so glad to hear that you received a prompt and helpful response to your question.
We appreciate your kind words and are grateful for the opportunity to support you!
Quick response from doctors and customer service. Friendly women on the app . Well rounded community and very supportive. I had to make adjustments to my prescription a few times and it was super easy. I’m feeling so much better than a year ago. A zombie basically to having a life again. Thank you so much for the lifesaving HRT.
Reply from By Winona2026-08-05
We are so incredibly happy to hear that you're feeling much better now, Maria!
HRT is not a miracle treatment, but it can make such a positive difference in a woman's life.
No one should suffer if they are a candidate for HRT!
It's also wonderful to know that the process of adjusting your treatment plan was easy and that you found our community supportive.
Thank you for sharing your experience!
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Jen WicUnited States · 1 review · Verified · Experienced 2026-07-29 ·
★★★★★
I am so grateful for Winona
I am so grateful for Winona! My physician is super responsive. There are so many resources offered and places to gain knowledge or get questions answered!
Reply from By Winona2026-08-05
Thank you so much for sharing your feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you’ve had such a positive experience with your physician and that you’ve found our resources helpful.
We truly appreciate your kind words and are grateful to be part of your HRT journey!
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Sara CurryUnited States · 6 reviews · Verified · Experienced 2026-07-21 ·
★★★★★
Winona
Excellent customer service and I noticed an instant change within my level of anxiety and cortisol levels felt much lower. I felt the doctors were very attentive to my needs and all of these areas concerning my Perimenopause. Highly recommend this business.
Reply from By Winona2026-08-06
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear that you’ve had such a positive experience with Winona and that our team has been able to provide the support and care you needed. It’s amazing to hear that you’ve already noticed improvements in how you feel. We appreciate your trust in us and your kind recommendation!
Honestly, just the care for women’s health with Winona is amazing. Helping us navigate these hormonal changes, instead of us being lost in the Wild West. Having someone who actually listens, understands, and TREATS the perimenopause symptoms. It’s a breath of fresh air, compared to the clinical setting where you aren’t taken seriously. Thank you.
Reply from By Winona2026-08-05
Thank you for sharing such thoughtful feedback. We’re truly honored to hear that your experience with Winona has been so meaningful.
Perimenopause can be an overwhelming and confusing time, and far too many women feel unheard or dismissed when seeking help. It means so much to know that you’ve felt listened to, understood, and supported throughout your journey. Providing compassionate, evidence-based care and helping women navigate hormonal changes with confidence is at the heart of what we do.
Thank you for trusting Winona with your care and for taking the time to share your experience. Your kind words are incredibly meaningful to our team, and we’re grateful to be part of your wellness journey.
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Tikimia Del ValleUnited States · 2 reviews · Verified · Experienced 2026-08-04 ·
★★★★★
Easy and I got the care and medications…
Easy and I got the care and medications I needed. I feel so much better!
Reply from By Winona2026-08-05
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear that you were able to get the care and treatment you needed through Winona.
It’s wonderful to know that the process was easy and, most importantly, that you’re feeling so much better. Hearing that your treatment has made a meaningful difference in your well-being is incredibly rewarding for our team.
Thank you for trusting Winona with your care and for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re honored to be part of your wellness journey!
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Robin BUnited States · 3 reviews · Verified · Experienced 2026-06-20 ·
★★★★★
Don’t wait any longer, it works!!!
I have had a WONDERFUL experience with Winona! Website is easy to navigate. Doctors are very knowledgeable and helpful! My perimenopause symptoms disappeared after taking a week of my prescribed medication. Winona help me get my life back!
Reply from By Winona2026-08-05
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear that Winona has made such a meaningful difference in your life.
It’s wonderful to know that you found the website easy to navigate and that our providers have been knowledgeable and supportive throughout your care journey. Hearing that your perimenopause symptoms improved and that you feel like you’ve gotten your life back is incredibly rewarding for our team.
Thank you for trusting Winona with your care and for taking the time to share your kind words. We’re honored to be part of your wellness journey!
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Tina StickneyUnited States · 1 review · Verified · Experienced 2026-08-03 ·
★★★★★
Grateful I tried it
Easy process and helped my brain fog
Reply from By Winona2026-08-05
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear that you gave Winona a try and that the process was easy for you.
It’s wonderful to know that your treatment has helped improve your brain fog and made a positive difference in how you feel. Supporting women in finding relief from the symptoms that impact their daily lives is exactly why we’re here.
Thank you for trusting Winona with your care and for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re honored to be part of your wellness journey!
