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Renew Youth vs TeleDirectMD: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of Renew Youth and TeleDirectMD based on our independent scoring across trust, value, experience, product range, and reputation — plus real pricing for the treatments they both offer.

Our Verdict

TeleDirectMD scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (66.5/100 vs 61.2/100), leading on trust & safety, value. Renew Youth comes out ahead on product range, reputation.

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Renew Youth is a long-running (since 1999) bioidentical hormone and longevity practice serving men and women through a national network of affiliated physicians, with pricing disclosed only after a phone consultation.

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TeleDirectMD is a solo-physician virtual practice offering $79 flat-fee video visits for urgent care, sexual health, skin, women's health and chronic-medication refills in 44 states plus DC.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionRenew YouthTeleDirectMD
Overall Score61.2/10066.5/100 ✓
Trust & Safety30%55/10070/100 ✓
Value25%50/10076/100 ✓
Experience20%66/10066/100
Product Range15%80/100 ✓54/100
Reputation10%70/100 ✓52/100

At a Glance

Founded1999—
HeadquartersWisconsin—
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories75
Treatments listed55
Starting price—$79/mo

Pricing Where They Compete

Prices shown are based on our most recent research and may not reflect current pricing. Telehealth providers update their pricing frequently. Always verify pricing directly with the provider before purchasing.

CategoryRenew YouthTeleDirectMD
Women's Health—$79
Birth Control Refill Visit
Sexual Health—$79
ED Visit
Hair Loss—$79
Hair Loss Visit

Renew Youth

+About 27 years in hormone therapy, one of the longest operating histories among brands reviewed
+Full-spectrum hormone care for both sexes, including thyroid, DHEA/pregnenolone, and adrenal support alongside testosterone and estrogen/progesterone
+4.6/5 Trustpilot rating across about 260 reviews, with the company replying to every negative review
−No pricing published anywhere on the site; costs are disclosed only after a phone consultation
−Treatment pages make overstated safety claims (e.g., testosterone "does not cause prostate cancer," therapy should have "no side effects")
−Reviewers report week-long prescription processing on top of shipping time
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TeleDirectMD

+One all-in $79 cash price per visit, published up front and HSA/FSA eligible
+Every visit is a live video consult with a named, board-certified physician, never a mid-level provider or a questionnaire-only review
+Fast access: visits typically start within 1–2 hours of booking, 7 days a week, and prescriptions go to the patient's own pharmacy
−A single physician handles all visits, which limits capacity and continuity of care
−No GLP-1, weight-loss or controlled-substance prescribing
−Not available in AR, MA, NM, NY, OR or RI
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Renew Youth vs TeleDirectMD — FAQ

Is Renew Youth better than TeleDirectMD?

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TeleDirectMD scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (66.5/100 vs 61.2/100), leading on trust & safety, value. Renew Youth comes out ahead on product range, reputation.

What do Renew Youth and TeleDirectMD both offer?

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Both platforms treat Women's Health, Sexual Health, Hair Loss. Renew Youth covers 7 treatment categories total and TeleDirectMD covers 5.

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