What We Do
We got you. We are Ovathera, a virtual platform for comprehensive management of PMDD
PMDD affects 3-8% of women of child bearing age.
Know this. You are not crazy, it is not in your mind and you are not alone.
Symptoms usually start around the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle which is about day 14 from your last period and right after ovulation and improve right at the start of the period or a few days after.
You may be experiencing PMDD if in mid-menstrual cycle you experience:
agitation or nervousness
anger
crying spells
feeling out of control
forgetfulness
loss of interest in activities and relationships
irritability
moodiness
panic attacks
paranoia
sadness
thoughts of suicide
Physical symptoms of PMDD can include:
acne
back pain
bloating
breast swelling and tenderness
gastrointestinal issues, including constipation, diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting
cramps
dizziness
headache
heart palpitations
appetite changes
joint or muscle pain
muscle spasms
painful periods
reduced sex drive
These symptoms, especially the emotional ones, can take a big toll on your daily life, getting in the way of work, school, or relationships.
That is where we come in. We provide comprehensive management of symptoms so you can get back into life regardless of what time of the month it is.
Our approach is simple but stepwise so we don’t skip any step. We assess, plan and then evaluate the effectiveness of our plan. We focus on all of you and your uniqueness and we help you take back control of your life regardless of the time of the month. PMDD care requires combination self help combined with other treatment modalities. So we partner with you to get you to your full wellness goals.
We provide you with resources that will help with your self care while we work to correct imbalances in nutrition, hormones, and elimination associated with PMDD utilising several different holistic treatments including dietary and nutritional therapy; vitamins, herbs and supplements.
We also engage your mind in the wellness process by using mindfulness practices; meditation; and psychotherapy
Services & Fees
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Full Initial Assessment
The first step is to take our assessment. We begin with an extensive online intake questionnaire which covers every aspect of your health, including your gynecological, psychiatric and medical history, medications, childhood experiences, relationships, environment, diet, spirituality and other lifestyle factors. We will also evaluate all your previous treatment, including reviewing your medical and psychiatric records and any available bloodwork. Our goal during this initial evaluation is to understand you as an individual so that we can best provide the best individualized plan for you.
45 Minutes | $225.00
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Follow-up
Our follow up sessions are used to track your response to treatment after your initial evaluation. Common reasons for follow up sessions include evaluation of response to changes in medication, health coaching, monitoring of progress, to review test results, and for general support. The recommended frequency of follow up sessions varies based on specific needs, but can range from weekly to every 3 months.
$125.00
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Psychotherapy
Our psychotherapy sessions employ a method called CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy), a time limited, problem-specific, goal-oriented approach that needs your active participation in focusing on present-day challenges, thoughts, and behaviors and helping you find new ways of living with PMDD. Many issues can be resolved within 10 sessions.
$125.00
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Lab
Our lab is targeted at obtaining hormonal levels associated with the female hormone. This will inform our treatment plan and help with providing individualized plans unique to you. The Female Comprehensive Profile II Saliva and Blood will test cortisol 4 times throughout the day in saliva, and the sex and thyroid hormones are all tested in dried blood spot. This comprehensive testing allows for the treatment to restore balance and achieve overall wellness.It is simple and you do not have to leave your home to collect the lab. We ship the kit to you, you collect and ship the samples back.
$379.00
Regarding Health Insurance
Ovathera is not in-network with any health insurance providers. Our providers are “out-of-network providers” and hence you may be able to get up to 90% of our fees reimbursed by your insurance. We can provide you with a form to submit to your insurance for reimbursement. In addition, you may use your FSA (Flexible Spending Account) or HSA (Health Savings Account) to pay for our services, however you should contact your fund administrator to learn more about this option. Lastly, you may be able to include our fees as a medical expense as part of your itemized deductions on your tax return. You can learn more about all of these options here.