Testosterone Gel vs. Pellets for Women: What New Research Says | Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith

Testosterone therapy for women is one of the most debated topics in modern menopause medicine—and one of the areas where misinformation is most common. Over the past year, I have been collaborating with Baylor College of Medicine's world-renowned urologist and sexual medicine specialist Dr. Mohit Khera, to better understand how testosterone can be prescribed safely and effectively for women. One of the key questions we set out to answer is surprisingly simple: What testosterone blood levels do women actually achieve when using testosterone gel at the recommended female dose, and how do those levels compare with appropriately dosed pellet therapy? In this video, I discuss: 🌿 Our research comparing blood levels with testosterone gel vs. pellet therapy in women. 🌿 Why optimal testosterone therapy depends on appropriate dosing and careful monitoring, not simply the method of delivery. 🌿 When to draw testosterone blood tests, which laboratory tests to order, and the differences between LC-MS and ELISA testing. I also discuss the following publications: 🌿 Global Consensus Position Statement on the Use of Testosterone Therapy for Women (2019) 🌿 Efficacy of Changing Testosterone Gel Preparations (AndroGel® or Testim®) Among Suboptimally Responsive Hypogonadal Men 🌿 The 50-Year Amsterdam Transgender Cohort Study (long-term safety data) At Complete Midlife Wellness Center, we believe testosterone therapy should never follow a one-size-fits-all approach. Every woman deserves an individualized treatment plan, expert monitoring, and dose adjustments based on her unique needs and goals. Whether you choose to work with us or another provider, make sure your testosterone therapy is managed by clinicians with specialized expertise in women's hormone health. Testosterone affects much more than sexual function—it also plays an important role in cognition, bone density, muscle health, energy, mood, and overall quality of life. Learn more about Complete Midlife Wellness Center: www.completemidlifewellness.com Schedule a consultation: https://completemidlifewellnesscenter... ~ ✨ Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith is a Board-certified Gynecologist and Certified Menopause Practitioner with over 25 years of experience in women's health, specializing in women's midlife wellness hormonal optimization and sexual wellness. She is the founder of Complete Midlife Wellness Center in Houston TX, and author of “Sexually Woke- awaken the secrets to your best sex life in midlife and beyond”. She also hosts the popular podcast and YouTube channel “Empowering Midlife Wellness”. Earlier in her career, she founded Complete Women's Care Center, which became the largest all-female Ob/Gyn group in the country. Dr. Susan is the recipient of the Texas SuperDoctor award over 15 times, as well as a multiple time recipient of H-Texas magazine’s Top Doctor and Top Doctor for Women awards. She's also been chosen as one of Houston's “three best rated gynecologists” for multiple consecutive years Dr. Susan is also an ICF certified life and leadership coach, multiple time marathoner and IronMan triathlete, and a mother of three young adults. 🫴 Follow me on social media: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3guuEg4 Facebook: https://bit.ly/300hzbW Podcast: https://apple.co/3ePe5NJ TikTok: https://bit.ly/3VaLBAW 👀 Learn more about me: https://drsusan.com/ 📚 Get my best-selling book, Sexually Woke: Awaken the Secrets to Your Best Sex Life in Midlife & Beyond: https://amzn.to/3rm47IU 🪷 Join my Well Past Midlife Masterclass to gain a deeper understanding of how to optimize every aspect of your midlife wellness​: www.wellpastmidlife.com ❗ DISCLAIMER Content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your health care provider with any questions you have regarding a medical or mental health condition, and before undertaking any diet, dietary supplement, exercise, or other health program.