Virtual Perimenopause & Menopause Care · Illinois

You know something has changed.You just want someone to help you understand why.

Unpaused Medicine provides personalized, evidence-informed care for women navigating perimenopause, menopause, and the symptoms that can make them feel like strangers in their own bodies.

Brain fog. Poor sleep. Anxiety. Weight changes. Low libido. Hot flashes. Fatigue.

You don't have to figure it out alone.

Founding offer: $49 · 30-minute private virtual session

Founding Offer · $49

The Unpaused Hormone Clarity Session

A simple first step when you know something has changed — but aren't sure what to do next.

  • Comprehensive Hormone Symptom Assessment completed before the visit
  • 30-minute private virtual session with Stacy Silverman, FNP
  • Personalized Hormone Health Snapshot
  • Identification of the top areas that may deserve further evaluation
  • Personalized next-step roadmap
  • Unpaused Midlife Health Starter Kit
  • Opportunity to learn whether comprehensive Unpaused care may be appropriate

Decide to continue with The Unpaused Method? Your $49 Clarity Session fee will be credited toward your program enrollment.

The Hormone Clarity Session is an introductory educational and assessment service. It does not guarantee a diagnosis, prescription, or eligibility for hormone therapy. Medical treatment recommendations require an appropriate clinical evaluation.

This Is For You If…

You don't need another person telling you everything is “normal.”

You don't feel like yourself anymore.
Your sleep suddenly isn't what it used to be.
Anxiety or irritability seems to have appeared out of nowhere.
Your body composition is changing despite your efforts.
Your periods have become different or unpredictable.
Your libido has disappeared.
Brain fog is affecting your work or everyday life.
You've been told your labs are “normal,” but you still don't feel well.
You want to understand your options, including hormone therapy when medically appropriate.
You care not only about feeling better now, but about your long-term health.
What Happens Next?

Getting answers shouldn't feel complicated.

01

Tell Me What's Changed

Complete your comprehensive Hormone Clarity Assessment from home before we meet.

02

Let's Connect The Dots

Meet privately with Stacy for a 30-minute virtual Hormone Clarity Session to discuss your symptoms, concerns, history, and areas that may warrant further evaluation.

03

Choose Your Next Step

Leave with greater clarity about potential next steps. If you want comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and ongoing optimization, you can choose to continue into The Unpaused Method.

No pressure. Just a clear path forward.

Comprehensive Care

The Unpaused Method

Personalized midlife medicine designed to help you understand what's changing, treat what's appropriate, and optimize how you feel over time.

The Unpaused Method is a six-month comprehensive care experience — not a one-time prescription visit.

Phase 01

Understand

Take a comprehensive look at symptoms, health history, goals, risk factors, relevant screening, and appropriate laboratory evaluation.

Phase 02

Optimize

Develop an individualized care strategy, including menopause hormone therapy when medically appropriate, and begin addressing the areas most relevant to your symptoms and health goals.

Phase 03

Fine-Tune

Monitor symptoms, response, laboratory findings when appropriate, side effects, and goals so treatment can be thoughtfully adjusted over time.

This isn't prescription → “see you next year.”

It's ongoing, personalized care through one of the most important transitions in a woman's health.

Brain Health

Hormonal shifts affect memory, focus, and mood. We keep cognitive resilience in view, not just symptom relief.

Bone Integrity

Bone density changes during this transition. Skeletal strength is part of the long-term plan.

Heart Resilience

Cardiovascular and metabolic risk shift in midlife. We consider both alongside how you feel today.

Two Paths

Which path is right for me?

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Hormone Clarity Session

For the woman who isn't sure what she needs yet.

  • 30-minute virtual session
  • Symptom assessment
  • Hormone Health Snapshot
  • Areas to explore
  • Personalized next steps

$49 Founding Offer

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The Unpaused Method

For the woman ready for comprehensive care.

  • Comprehensive clinical evaluation
  • Individualized testing when appropriate
  • Personalized treatment strategy
  • Hormone therapy when medically appropriate
  • Ongoing follow-up
  • Treatment adjustments
  • Education and support
  • Six months of optimization
Learn About The Program
Stacy Silverman, Nurse Practitioner and Founder of Unpaused Medicine
Meet Stacy

Stacy Silverman, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

Founder, Unpaused Medicine

Licensed to practice in Illinois only.

I created Unpaused Medicine because I watched someone I love struggle through perimenopause and menopause without the support she deserved.

My mother was told there was little that could be done for her symptoms after a study created widespread fear around hormone therapy. Like many women, she was left to navigate hot flashes, sleep disturbances, mood changes, and other symptoms on her own.

Years later, as a Nurse Practitioner, I learned that the story wasn't so simple. Research has evolved, and we now know that many women can safely benefit from personalized hormone therapy and other evidence-based treatments.

That's why I founded Unpaused Medicine — because women deserve time, education, thoughtful medical evaluation, and a provider who listens to the full story.

“We believe women.”

Your symptoms deserve to be heard. Your questions deserve thoughtful answers. And your care should never feel like an assembly line.

— Stacy Silverman, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
Questions

What to expect.

Is the Hormone Clarity Session a medical consultation?

It is an introductory assessment and educational session intended to help identify areas that may warrant further evaluation. It does not guarantee diagnosis, treatment, medication, or hormone therapy.

Will I receive a hormone prescription during the $49 session?

No. Prescriptions are provided only when medically appropriate after the necessary clinical evaluation has been completed.

What if I want to continue working with Stacy?

Patients who are appropriate for comprehensive care can choose to continue into The Unpaused Method. The $49 paid for the Hormone Clarity Session can be applied toward program enrollment according to the current offer terms.

Do you accept insurance?

Unpaused Medicine is a cash-pay practice and does not bill insurance directly. Payment is made at the time of your visit.

Can I use my insurance for medications and labs?

Yes. Any prescriptions are sent to the pharmacy of your choice and run through your normal pharmacy benefits, and lab orders are sent to a local draw site where your insurance is typically billed for the testing. Coverage and cost depend on your individual plan.

Will I get a receipt or superbill for reimbursement?

On request we can provide a detailed receipt or superbill you may submit to your insurance plan for possible out-of-network reimbursement. We cannot guarantee whether or how much any individual plan will reimburse.

Where and when are labs drawn?

If labs are clinically appropriate, orders are placed electronically and you can have them drawn at a convenient local lab or draw site. Timing is individualized — for some hormones the day of your cycle matters, and Stacy will tell you exactly when to go.

Do I need to fast before labs?

Some panels, such as fasting glucose, insulin, and a lipid panel, are best drawn after 8 to 12 hours without food. Water and prescribed medications are usually fine. Your lab instructions will state clearly whether fasting is needed.

What should I do before my first visit?

Complete your Comprehensive Hormone Symptom Assessment, note your most bothersome symptoms and when they started, have a list of your current medications and supplements ready, and bring any recent lab results. Then join from a quiet, private space with a good connection.

How long until I feel a difference?

It varies. Some women notice changes in sleep, mood, or hot flashes within a few weeks of starting a plan, while other symptoms improve gradually over two to three months as your plan is adjusted. The Unpaused Method is built around that follow-up and fine-tuning rather than a single visit.

Is hormone therapy right for everyone?

No. Treatment recommendations are individualized based on symptoms, medical history, risk factors, screening, and clinical appropriateness.

Where are appointments held?

All visits are virtual telehealth appointments held in a secure, private video platform. Stacy Silverman, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC is licensed to practice in Illinois only, so patients must be located in Illinois at the time of their visit.

Important disclaimers

  • The Unpaused Hormone Clarity Session is an introductory educational and assessment service. It does not guarantee a diagnosis, a prescription, or eligibility for hormone therapy.
  • Any treatment, including hormone therapy, is individualized and offered only when clinically appropriate after the necessary evaluation, history, screening, and risk assessment.
  • Unpaused Medicine is a cash-pay practice and does not bill insurance directly. A superbill is available on request, and reimbursement by your plan is not guaranteed.
  • All care is delivered by telehealth. Stacy Silverman, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC is licensed in Illinois only, and patients must be located in Illinois at the time of their visit.
  • Information on this website is for general education and is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This service is not for emergencies — if you have urgent or severe symptoms, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department.

One clear first step.

Thirty private minutes, a personalized snapshot of what may be changing, and a roadmap for what to do next.

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Founding offer · 30-minute private virtual session