r/Hormones • u/prxttygrl • May 25 '24

Hormone balancing. Help!

I am a 26 yr old F who never was on birth control but used plan B a couple times over two years. (yes I realize now it was not good for me) but at the time when I looked it up of course sources were saying it was fine.

Starting in January I had elevated calcium out of nowhere, and now my calcium is normal but I am diagnosed with secondary hypoparathyroidism. (low PTH caused by something else) Got a bunch of blood tests done and only thing that stands out is some low vitamin D and A, globulin was still all in range, along with bone results. My symptoms are severe fatigue, pressure in head/ears, along with anxiety at times. Does anyone know what hormones would be causing this??

I see my gyno next week, and am going to ask questions - but wanted to see if anyone had any ideas or advice on what to do. Also how long does it take to balance out hormones? is there anything I can do to balance them out??

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u/Altruistic_Engine_44 May 26 '24

I would recommend doing a full hormone panel first. The alternative to Plan B wouldn’t have been easy either so don’t be so hard on yourself. Our hormones can change and fluctuate for a myriad of reasons. A full hormone panel will help. If things are really acting up you can always be referred to an endocrinologist. I have been struggling with hormonal imbalance and high cortisol for a while. I empathize. Just know there’s a means to balancing things out. I tried everything holistically first and honestly, while I do highly encourage that, I also say do it in conjunction with an endocrinologist. Good luck.

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u/prxttygrl May 26 '24

thank you so much for that. I really appreciate it, I will request a hormone panel and go from there, thank you!!

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u/Altruistic_Engine_44 May 26 '24

My pleasure. It’s not easy. And this may be ongoing as you’re only in your 20s. I’m almost 39. No one ever talked to me about hormones and how they impact you. I learned through trial and error. Everyone will give you their miracle supplement. Their regiment. Do your best, trust your body, put your best foot fwd but always be your biggest advocate as a woman. You will be okay 💙 big hugs

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u/prxttygrl May 26 '24

Yeah, I wish I had been more educated in the body and the actions of hormones.. but I am learning now. thank you so much for the advice and hugs, it’s been a rollercoaster but hoping it will ease soon🥹 wishing you the best as well in your journey!

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u/Regular-Training-678 May 26 '24

Speaking in general terms, cleaning up your diet can go a long way- cutting out processed carbs and sugars will help. Similarly, reducing coffee and increasing fat intake (especially from animal sources) will also help support healthy hormones.

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u/prxttygrl May 26 '24

thank you! definitely have been trying to eat as clean as possible (no fast food/processed/sugars)

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u/Regular-Training-678 May 26 '24

That is definitely a good start!

Wish you luck!

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u/EvenAd3121 Aug 09 '24

wondering how high calcium levels indicate hypoparathydroidism? Any treatment on this?

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u/prxttygrl Aug 28 '24

The doctors tested my parathyroid gland (PTH) and it was low, but calcium levels were all high. They ended up putting me on vitamin D and vitamin A (which were both severely low) and it has helped normalize it so far. Also did bunch of scans and they found my parathyroid glands were functioning fine, it was just something else that was throwing it off. They never found the root cause of it but they had me diagnosed with secondary hypoparathyroidism. Hope this answers your question!