Frequently Asked Questions

Menopause is defined as 1 year after a woman’s last menstrual cycle.

Perimenopause is the time period between when a woman’s reproductive hormones (estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone) and fertility start to decline to her last menstrual period (aka Menopause). Symptoms of perimenopause can start up to 10 years prior to Menopause, which occurs between the ages of 45-55.

Women have estrogen receptors throughout their bodies, so symptoms of perimenopause can vary greatly from person to person. Common symptoms include irregular menstrual periods, hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disturbances, fatigue, brain fog, mood changes, joint pain, and many more.

Endocrinology is a medical subspecialty that specializes in medical conditions in which an imbalance of hormones in the body causes disease.

It is not uncommon for women going through Perimenopause & Menopause to develop new endocrine conditions, such as prediabetes, diabetes, and thyroid disease. Women who have pre-existing endocrine conditions may find that they worsen during this time and need additional attention and management.

Yes. For patients who reside outside of Washington state, the Initial Consultation must be done in person and telehealth Follow Up visits can be done if physically present in Washington state. If you have questions about traveling for an appointment, please contact info@eastsidemm.com.

Patients can contact the office via the patient portal and expect an answer by the next business day. Please do not email the practice with health information due to HIPAA concerns. If you are having an emergency—such as heavy bleeding, chest pain, shortness of breath, or any other critical issue—please go to the nearest urgent care center or emergency room.

No, we are unable to see patients with Medicare or Medicaid, including all Medicare Advantage plans, and similar government insurance programs. All patients will be required to sign our financial policy confirming that they do not have Medicare or Medicaid coverage.

No, Eastside Menopause & Metabolism is not in-network with any insurance providers, including Medicare or Medicaid. However, upon request, we can provide a super bill for you to submit to your insurance. Depending on your plan, you may be eligible for partial reimbursement. To check your out-of-network benefits, refer to the back of your insurance card and call the member or customer service line. Please note that we cannot guarantee any insurance reimbursement and do not submit super bills to your insurance on your behalf.

Our fees are as follows:

• Initial Consultation (up to 60 minutes): $450

• Follow-Up Visit (up to 30 minutes): $250

Eastside Menopause & Metabolism is unable to see patients who have Medicare or Medicaid as part of their insurance.

Yes. We can provide a detailed receipt called a super bill for you to keep for your records. You will need to submit the superbill to your FSA or HSA for documentation.

Please use the scheduling link here. All appointments are paid in full upon scheduling. Please review the cancellation policy before booking your visit.

We kindly request you cancel 24 hours before your upcoming visit so another patient has the opportunity to utilize that appointment. All appointments canceled 24 hours or more prior to the start of the visit will be fully refunded. Appointments that are canceled within 24 hours of the start time will be refunded minus a $75 fee.