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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This is where all upcoming programs, courses, podcasts, and resources will live.