Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers about how Sistah Pause™ care works, where to begin, and what to expect.
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Sistah Pause™ provides virtual midlife health care centered on Black women 35+ navigating perimenopause, menopause, hormonal and metabolic changes, Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS, formerly PCOS), thyroid concerns, and overlapping midlife symptoms.
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Every new client begins with Pause, Sis™ Discovery: baseline labs, review of your symptoms and history, a 60-minute clinical review, and your personalized Midlife Health Roadmap™. Investment: $697.
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No. Discovery is designed to help clarify what may be contributing and what deserves attention next.
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No. Discovery is the assessment and care-planning phase. Medication initiation and active treatment begin only after enrollment in the appropriate care program when recommended.
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Sistah Pause™ is a direct-pay practice. Eligible prescriptions may be processed through insurance when appropriate, but coverage depends on your plan.
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Baseline labs are included with Discovery. The 6-Month Sistah Pause Method™ includes its scheduled monitoring labs; specialty or additional testing may carry a separate cost.
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No. Prescription medications, hormone products, weight-loss medications, supplements, and pharmacy costs are separate.
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Care is individualized and may include hormone therapy, thyroid or non-hormonal treatment, prescription weight-management medications, nutrition and lifestyle interventions, clinician-guided supplements, or referrals when appropriate.
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No. Hormone therapy is one option. Recommendations depend on your symptoms, history, risks, preferences, labs, and clinical needs.
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Yes. Sistah Pause™ complements — and does not replace — appropriate primary and specialty care.
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Yes. Care is provided virtually to eligible clients in New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Florida.
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Active care combines scheduled clinical reviews, structured asynchronous check-ins, laboratory monitoring when indicated, and additional evaluation when clinically necessary.
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No. Sistah Pause™ provides focused midlife care and does not replace primary, urgent, or emergency care.
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Please provide at least 48 hours’ notice to cancel or reschedule. Cancellations within 24 hours are subject to a $75 fee, and no-shows to a $150 fee. Once labs are ordered, services are non-refundable.
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