Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith

11/24/2025

✨ My Favorite Things — Holiday Edition ✨
(And yes… the savings this year are huge 🎁)

The holidays always remind me how much women give, support, and carry — and how rarely we gift ourselves anything that truly restores us. So this season, I put together a little list of my favorite things to help you feel grounded, glowing, and renewed as we close out the year.

From hormone balance to skin transformation to metabolic support, these are the treatments I personally love and stand behind — and they’re all available with special holiday pricing through December. 🎄✨

If you’ve been thinking about starting your wellness journey, refreshing your skin, or simply giving yourself the care you deserve… this is the moment.

👉 See all my holiday favorites and winter specials on our Seasonal Offers page - linked 🔗 in bio ✨
👉 Book now, use anytime through 2026.

Wishing you a season of calm, connection, and feeling your best.

With love,
Dr. Susan

🎁✨

11/20/2025

Are Testosterone Pellets Safe for Women? Let’s Talk About It. 🤔❓❓❓

I get this question nearly every day — and the short answer is yes, testosterone pellets can be a safe and effective therapy for women. The real conversation, however, isn’t about the pellet itself… it’s about the dose.

Testosterone is a vital hormone for women. It supports libido, energy, sleep quality, muscle strength, bone density, cognitive function, and overall vitality. When levels are low, restoring them can dramatically improve quality of life. Pellets are simply one delivery method — a steady, long-acting option that many women find convenient and life-changing.

But here’s the most important part:

Safety depends entirely on individualized dosing.
Pellets must be carefully prescribed based on your labs, symptoms, metabolism, and hormone balance. When dosed appropriately — not too high, not too low — pellets offer:

• Stable, consistent hormone levels (no roller-coaster effect)
• Improved symptom control
• Reduced risk of side effects compared with high-dose gels or injections
• Zero daily mess or maintenance

The issues you may have heard about — acne, hair growth, irritability, or overly high testosterone — are almost always related to over-dosing, not the pellet itself.

This is why personalized medicine matters.

In my practice, pellet therapy is one of several testosterone options we offer, and I’ve seen it work beautifully for women when done thoughtfully and safely. Hormone therapy is never “one-size-fits-all,” but for the right patient, pellets can be a wonderful solution.

If you’re curious whether testosterone pellets might be right for you, come talk to us — we’ll look at your labs, your goals, and create a plan that feels aligned with your body.

✨ You deserve to feel good again — with the right dose, delivered the right way.

11/19/2025

In this video, I’m diving into a question I’m asked all the time — should women use male testosterone products?

The answer might surprise you. Testosterone therapy can be a safe and effective treatment for Hypoactive S*xual Desire Disorder (HSDD) and other symptoms of low testosterone in women — but the key lies in dose, delivery method, and medical supervision.

I’ll walk you through:
• The science behind testosterone in women and why it matters for sexual health, energy, and well-being
• The difference between FDA-approved male testosterone products and compounded testosterone gels or creams commonly prescribed for women
• How dosage adjustments are made for female physiology
• A real-life demonstration on how to correctly use topical testosterone products
• Important considerations for safety, absorption, and hormone balance

It’s not about “male vs. female” testosterone — it’s about finding the right form and dose to restore optimal function and vitality.

Medical Insight: Testosterone is a crucial hormone in women too — affecting libido, bone density, muscle mass, and overall mood. Low levels can contribute to fatigue, loss of desire, and decreased quality of life.

As always, hormone therapy should be personalized and physician-guided.

💻 Interested in booking an appointment? Click the link in bio.

In this video, I’m diving into a question I’m asked all the time — should women use male testosterone products?The answer might surprise you. Testosterone th...

11/18/2025

At CorePower Yoga in Austin with Lily — definitely not what I was doing with my mom at 20!
Here’s to raising girls who are fit, strong, confident, and capable — not afraid to take up space. 💪✨
I grew up being taught to “eat to be skinny” and stick to endless cardio…
Today, I’m rewriting that script with her. 🧡

11/17/2025

Austin has officially made its way onto our expansion map for 2026. After touring several spaces, one stood out in a way that felt aligned, meaningful, and full of possibility.
We’re not there yet, but it’s looking promising — and we’ll keep you posted as this plan develops.

11/14/2025

🌟 If you’re curious about GLP-1s, midlife metabolism, and the real science behind sustainable weight loss… this podcast is a must-listen.

Dr. Mary Claire Haver’s latest episode with endocrinologist Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen is one of the clearest, smartest conversations I’ve heard on this topic — and it beautifully reinforces what we teach in our own weight-optimization program at Complete Midlife Wellness Center.

In the episode, Dr. Salas-Whalen breaks down why midlife weight gain is not about willpower, why estrogen decline changes everything, and why the most effective midlife strategy is exactly her GPS framework: GLP-1 + Protein + Strength Training — the same foundational approach we use in our practice.

I especially love her emphasis on protecting muscle, prioritizing body composition over the scale, and approaching weight loss as a medical, metabolic process — not a moral one.

If you’re navigating perimenopause or menopause, this conversation is hugely validating and deeply informative. Highly recommend. 🎧✨

👉 Watch the episode on YouTube (link in bio) or listen on Apple Podcasts.

And if you’re ready for a medically-guided, comprehensive plan built specifically for women in midlife, our Holistic Medical Weight Optimization Program might be the right next step.
It’s a structured 12-week program that includes a one-hour consult, personalized protein goals, strength-training guidance, and — when appropriate — the safe use of GLP-1 medications with close clinical supervision.

No more “New Year’s resolution” cycles. Just evidence-based care tailored to your metabolism, hormones, and body composition.

👉 Learn more: www.completemidlifewellness.com

11/13/2025

Part 2 — Live on CW39 Houston Morning News 🎥
Sharron Melton and I are continuing the conversation with one key question: When is the right time to start estrogen therapy?

We’re also talking about why estrogen can be so life-changing for many women — from easing symptoms to supporting long-term health — and the fact that there are many ways to take it. Pills, patches, gels, sprays, and vaginal options all exist so you can find the form that feels right for you.

The timing, the benefits, and the method are all individual decisions — and my goal is to help women understand their choices, not feel afraid of them.

CW39 Sharron Melton

It's one of the most pivotal changes impact menopause women in decades. Yesterday, the FDA announcing it will remove long-standing warnings on hormone-based ...

11/13/2025

🎥 Dr. Susan on HTown Morning News!

Following the FDA’s groundbreaking decision to remove long-standing warnings on hormone therapy for menopause, Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith joined Anchor Sharron Melton live on CW39 Houston to discuss what this means for women everywhere.

This is one of the most pivotal changes impacting menopause care in decades — a major step toward informed, evidence-based choices for women’s health.

It's one of the most pivotal changes impact menopause women in decades. Yesterday, the FDA announcing it will remove long-standing warnings on hormone-based ...

11/12/2025

We’ve arrived in Costa Rica! 🌴
Kelley Workman, Meg Ellis, and I are getting ready to kick off our Activating Happiness: Menopause & Beyond retreat this evening.

Here’s to a week of connection, movement, laughter, and rediscovering joy — together. 💫


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11/11/2025

Back on CW39 Houston Morning News 🎙️
Live in minutes — discussing the FDA’s latest move to remove “black-box” warnings from many menopause hormone-therapy treatments.
A big step toward wider access, fewer fears, and more informed choices for women in midlife.

11/10/2025

The Food and Drug Administration is removing the “black-box” warning from many hormone-therapy treatments used for menopause and perimenopause — a bold move reflecting two decades of evolving science.

For women navigating midlife wellness, this could mean wider access, fewer fears, and more informed choices — especially when hormone therapy is started closer to menopause and personalized to your unique health profile.

This decision acknowledges what research has been showing all along: when used appropriately, hormone therapy can be safe, protective, and profoundly beneficial for quality of life, bone health, heart health, and overall longevity.

As always, it’s essential to have an open, informed conversation with your doctor — because your hormones, your health, and your story are deeply individual.

11/10/2025

The Food and Drug Administration is removing the “black-box” warning from many hormone-therapy treatments used for menopause and perimenopause — a bold move reflecting two decades of evolving science.

For women navigating midlife wellness, this could mean wider access, fewer fears, and more informed choices — especially when hormone therapy is started closer to menopause and personalized to your unique health profile.

This decision acknowledges what research has been showing all along: when used appropriately, hormone therapy can be safe, protective, and profoundly beneficial for quality of life, bone health, heart health, and overall longevity.

As always, it’s essential to have an open, informed conversation with your doctor — because your hormones, your health, and your story are deeply individual.

The Food and Drug Administration is removing the “black-box” warning from many hormone-therapy treatments used for menopause and perimenopause — a bold move ...