Testosterone therapy is exploding in popularity, especially among midlife women — but how you take testosterone dramatically affects how it works in your body.

In this episode, Joanne breaks down the three major delivery systems — transdermal creams, oral lozenges, and injections — and explains why some women are now being told they’re “poor absorbers” and switched to oral or injectable forms.

You’ll learn:

Why women may not respond to topical testosterone (and why “poor absorber” is often misdiagnosed)

How creams differ from orals in absorption, side effects, and DHT conversion

Why oral lozenges feel strong quickly — and the real reason they spike DHT

Why injections seem aggressive but actually deliver the smoothest hormonal profile

Which delivery system works best depending on your goals, symptoms, and physiology

How men differ in absorption and why some men do brilliantly on gels while others might as well bathe in them

How dosing, metabolism, and estrogen/testosterone balance influence results

How to talk to your provider about choosing the right method

This episode is a must-listen for any woman navigating midlife hormones — and for men who want to understand why their therapy may or may not be working.

Joanne breaks down:

Gentle, steady, least DHT-converting

Great for subtle libido, mood, strength improvements

Why absorption varies wildly between women

When creams are not enough

Fast-acting, potent, and sharp

More likely to spike DHT

Why these are often a solution for “non-responders” — but come with caveats

The classic “love it or hate it” delivery method

The smoothest and most predictable system

Lowest DHT spikes compared to oral

Best for consistent energy, stable mood, and strong results

Why smaller, more frequent microdoses are often ideal for women

Women feeling under-dosed or inconsistent on testosterone cream

Women newly prescribed oral testosterone and unsure what to expect

Anyone concerned about androgenic symptoms like acne, hair shedding, or irritability

Men frustrated with gels or creams

Anyone navigating TRT/HRT and wanting real science without fear or fluff

This episode is part of Joanne’s in-depth midlife education series. If you love detailed, physiology-first coaching — not surface-level soundbites — you’ll love what’s coming next.

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