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Head-to-head for women

ShedRx vs Vaylen

ShedRx and Vaylen both offer GLP-1 telehealth to women, but they make different trade-offs on PCOS and hormonal suitability, clinical oversight, price and access. Here they are side-by-side on the Luna Fit Score — our women's-health rubric.

ShedRx

Ranked #23 for women · Grade B

Best for: Women who want an oral or sublingual option rather than weekly injections, at competitive tirzepatide pricing.

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Vaylen

Higher score

Ranked #7 for women · Grade B+

Best for: Women who want maximum optionality — injectable or oral, compounded or brand — from an accredited, all-50-states provider.

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The verdict for women

Higher Luna Fit Score: Vaylen

Vaylen edges out ShedRx on the Luna Fit Score, 87 to 83 (B+ vs B). Women who want maximum optionality — injectable or oral, compounded or brand — from an accredited, all-50-states provider.

ShedRx is still a genuine option — a weight-focused program that also offers an oral/sublingual route — a genuine relief for the needle-averse and for anyone easing in gradually. Weigh the six women's-health factors below against your own priorities.

Side-by-side on the six factors

Both providers scored on the same women's-health rubric — the higher side on each factor is marked. See the methodology.

ShedRx Vaylen
PCOS & hormonal suitability8486
ShedRx
Vaylen
Clinical oversight & labs8288
ShedRx
Vaylen
Price transparency8584
ShedRx
Vaylen
Nationwide access8095
ShedRx
Vaylen
Ongoing support8484
ShedRx
Vaylen
Cancellation fairness8583
ShedRx
Vaylen

Price, access & features

DetailShedRxVaylen
Luna Fit Score83/100 · B87/100 · B+
Overall rank#23#7
Semaglutide$199/mo$179/mo
Tirzepatide$299/mo$239/mo
CoverageNot disclosedAll 50 states
Brand-name accessCompounded onlyYes
Oral / sublingualYesYes

ShedRx

Ranked #23 · Grade B

What we like

  • Offers oral/sublingual forms — a real alternative to weekly shots
  • Competitive tirzepatide pricing
  • Weight-focused program with titration support

The caveats

  • States-served not disclosed
  • Compounded only
  • Hormonal/PCOS framing is general, not specialized

Vaylen

Ranked #7 · Grade B+

What we like

  • Offers an oral/sublingual route as well as injections — real choice for the needle-averse
  • FDA-approved brand access plus compounded on both molecules
  • LegitScript-accredited and available in all 50 states

The caveats

  • Mid-tier pricing rather than the cheapest tiers
  • Broad program rather than a dedicated PCOS/hormone clinic

Assume any provider we list may compensate us — we may earn a commission, at no cost to you. It never changes a Luna Fit Score. Pricing, states and verification reflect each provider's public disclosures at last review; the Luna Fit Score is our editorial judgment per the methodology. Prices change — confirm on each provider's site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.

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