
Gynecologist Reveals Why the Testosterone Gel "Divide by 10" Rule Fails
Did you finally start testosterone, feel really great, no side effects and then your doctor cut your dose because your labs looked "too high"? Or are you squeezing a tiny men's gel packet every night, trying to guess what one tenth actually looks like. We cover: What happened when 175 women used the same low dose of testosterone gel Why the "divide by 10" rule is almost impossible to follow Cream, gel, injections, pellets, and patches: which ones give steadier levels and which ones Dr. Susan avoids When to test after applying your testosterone, and the best spots to put it Which side effects are just a nuisance, which ones are permanent, and why doing nothing isn't the "safe" choice Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith is a board-certified gynecologist and Certified Menopause Practitioner through The Menopause Society, focused on hormone optimization, sexual wellness, and longevity. After 20 years as a traditional OB/GYN, she founded Complete Midlife Wellness Center in Houston, a practice dedicated to women in perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. She collaborates with Dr. Mohit Khera's team at Baylor College of Medicine on research into testosterone dosing and delivery for women. She is the best-selling author of Sexually Woke, hosts the podcast and YouTube show Empowering Midlife Wellness, and is a multiple-time Texas Super Doctor award recipient, Ironman triathlete, and mother of three. Contact Susan Hardwick Smith: Website: Book a consultation: https://completemidlifewellnesscenter.com (licensed in Texas, California, New Mexico, and Colorado, with coaching calls available worldwide) Instagram: @drsusanofficial YouTube and podcast: Empowering Midlife Wellness with Dr. Susan Create Her: Aging into the Healthiest Version of Yourself out February 2027 Perimenopause & Menopause Across Ethnicities Survey: https://bit.ly/menoresearch Give thanks to our sponsors: Try Vitali skincare. 20% off with code ZORA here - https://vitaliskincare.com Get Primeadine spermidine by Oxford Healthspan. 15% discount with code ZORA here - https://www.oxfordhealthspan.com/ZORA Get Mitopure Urolithin A by Timeline. 20% discount with code ZORA at https://partnerships.timeline.com/HACKMYAGE Join the Hack My Age community on: Private Women's Only Support Group: https://membership.hackmyage.com/sales-page YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hackmyage YouTube Clips: https://youtube.com/@hackmyageclips Facebook Page: @Hack My Age Facebook Group: @Biohacking Menopause Instagram: @HackMyAge Website: HackMyAge.com For partnership inquiries: https://www.category3.ca/ Some episodes of Hack My Age are supported by partners whose products or services may be discussed during the show. The host may receive compensation or earn a minor commission if you purchase through affiliate links at no extra cost to you. All opinions shared are those of the host and guests, based on personal experience and research, and do not necessarily represent the views of any sponsor. Sponsorships do not imply medical endorsement or approval by any healthcare provider featured on this podcast.
















