Head-to-head for women
Vaylen vs Effecty
Vaylen and Effecty 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.
Vaylen
Ranked #7 for women · Grade B+
Luna Fit
Best for: Women who want maximum optionality — injectable or oral, compounded or brand — from an accredited, all-50-states provider.
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Ranked #6 for women · Grade B+
Luna Fit
Best for: Women who want the flexibility of both compounded and FDA-approved brand medication from a LegitScript-accredited, nationwide provider.
Visit EffectyThe verdict for women
Vaylen and Effecty tie on the Luna Fit Score at 87/100 apiece, so neither runs away with it. The right pick comes down to the factors that matter most to you — compare them below.
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.
Price, access & features
| Detail | Vaylen | Effecty |
|---|---|---|
| Luna Fit Score | 87/100 · B+ | 87/100 · B+ |
| Overall rank | #7 | #6 |
| Semaglutide | $179/mo | $160/mo |
| Tirzepatide | $239/mo | $240/mo |
| Coverage | All 50 states | All 50 states |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Yes |
| Oral / sublingual | Yes | Injection only |
Luna Fit
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
Luna Fit
Effecty
Ranked #6 · Grade B+
What we like
- FDA-approved brand access plus compounded, both molecules
- LegitScript-accredited — a meaningful oversight signal when hormones are involved
- Nationwide across all 50 states
The caveats
- No oral/sublingual form
- Not a hormone-specialty program; PCOS framing is general
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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