Evofem's hormone-free contraception Phexxi to be offered on telehealth platform Hello Alpha as GLP-1 use increases
Evofem's hormone-free contraception Phexxi to be offered on telehealth platform Hello Alpha as GLP-1 use increases
The rise of GLP-1s is creating demand for alternative reproductive health choices
The rise of GLP-1s is creating demand for alternative reproductive health choices since GLP-1s may interfere with traditional hormonal contraceptive options.
In response to this, GLP-1 telemedicine company Hello Alpha has announced that it will now offer Evofem’s Phexxi - a non-hormonal vaginal gel that’s FDA-approved to prevent pregnancy without interacting with GLP-1s.
Hello Alpha and Phexxi are collaborating to offer solutions that complement GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound.
These medications can potentially reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills during specific intervals within the dosing cycle. To ensure continued pregnancy prevention, providers on HelloAlpha.com recommend switching to a non-oral birth control method or using an additional non-hormonal birth control method, like Phexxi, alongside oral contraceptives during these times.
Gloria Lau, Co-founder & CEO at Hello Alpha, said
"This partnership with Evofem helps us offer a safe and effective birth control option for women, especially those on GLP-1s and others looking for hormone-free contraceptives."
Saundra Pelletier, CEO of Evofem, said:
"Women everywhere deserve access to Phexxi, a non-hormonal, on-demand contraceptive method that honors their personal preferences and respects their health autonomy."
"This partnership between Evofem and Hello Alpha empowers women by offering them that crucial freedom of choice."
Phexxi is the first and only FDA-approved hormone-free, locally-acting contraceptive gel. It is applied zero-to-60 minutes before intercourse and works, without hormones, by maintaining the natural vaginal microbiome with a pH that is inhospitable to sperm as well as certain bacterial and viral pathogens.
Hello Alpha, which is available in 50 states plus D.C. and offers virtual care for more than 100 conditions, has a mission to bring convenient, affordable, and accessible medical care, medications, and resources to its patients.