Weigh Watchers for Menopause is not covered by insurance (but Registered Dietitians usually are covered by insurance if you decide to add-on). Additionally, in Weight Watchers Meno+ Meds for Menopause—if your clinician determines that you qualify for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) also known as menopause hormone therapy (MHT) and you are prescribed it, most insurance plans will cover it.

Weight Watchers for Menopause is specially designed to support women through the menopause transition. While no one is turned away from the program, Weight Watchers for Menopause is likely best for women 35 and older. If you are not in perimenopause, menopause or postmenopause, our other Weight Watchers programs—like our #1 doctor-recommended Points® program*—may be a better fit for your life stage. Learn more here. *Based on a 2023 survey by Cerner Enviza of 500 doctors who recommend weight-loss programs to patients.

This depends on the specific kind of MHT you’re taking, including how it’s administered and the dose. While some forms of MHT may raise your risk for blood clots, including some oral versions, others, like transdermal patches, don’t raise your risk. Talk to your provider about your personal risk for blood clots and which form of MHT might be best for you.

Weight Watchers has always supported women through every stage of life, including menopause. As science has evolved to show the impact hormones can have on weight, we also evolved to expand our offerings and make sure we continue to offer strategies and solutions for all of our members. Prescription medications like MHT fit into our holistic program, working side-by-side with features like community support and access to medical experts.

Yes, all MHT prescribed by Weight Watchers Clinic clinicians are FDA-approved, meaning they have gone through extensive safety and efficacy clinical trials.

We offer many forms of MHT to ensure you can find one that is right for you. This includes estradiol tablets that are taken orally as well as estradiol patches, gel, and spray that are applied to the skin. We also have oral progesterone tablets and combination tablets that contain both estradiol and progesterone. For localized therapy, we offer vaginal estradiol creams and tablets. Your provider will be able to explain the differences between these offerings and recommend the appropriate treatment plan for your symptoms.

You may not notice changes right away, but you should start to see improvements in hot flashes within a few weeks of starting MHT. It can take a few months to get the full benefits of taking the medication.

While some people can avoid it, the average woman will gain weight throughout their 40s and 50s, especially in the form of visceral fat around the abdomen. This is due to many factors: having a slower metabolism brought on by less muscle mass, moving less than you used to, and, you guessed it, changing hormones. Lower levels of estrogen shift your body from distributing fat evenly all over to mostly storing it in your abdomen. The result: An average five to seven pound weight gain during the menopause transition.