[lotusjade]

Okay, hi guys, I am new to this forum, and basically I have a hormone imbalance. I'm testosterone dominant, and I was wondering if I were to somehow balance my hormones, would there be a chance that my breasts could grow? I feel like they are underdeveloped, and have not had a chance to properly develop since I've always had an irregular period. I am 16 and I started my period a few days before I turned 13. I also have not gotten a period for probably 11 months... I am now on progesterone pills, and nothings happened yet. Idk, this is all very stressful, and I don't feel like a girl anymore, and I have no idea what to do, and what will happen to my body, any advice ladies?

[AbiDrew85]

Okay, hi guys, I am new to this forum, and basically I have a hormone imbalance. I'm testosterone dominant, and I was wondering if I were to somehow balance my hormones, would there be a chance that my breasts could grow? I feel like they are underdeveloped, and have not had a chance to properly develop since I've always had an irregular period. I am 16 and I started my period a few days before I turned 13. I also have not gotten a period for probably 11 months... I am now on progesterone pills, and nothings happened yet. Idk, this is all very stressful, and I don't feel like a girl anymore, and I have no idea what to do, and what will happen to my body, any advice ladies?

Normally, I'd tell a 16 year old to just go away, but you do sound to have a legitimate problem. Do you have exact numbers for just how high your testosterone is? The solution for most women who have excessive T is to use Saw Palmetto and maybe a mint tea, spearmint I think is the most popular. These are androgen blockers. There are others besides the mints for the latter, but generally they are not encouraged for use by women since they also can block estradiol.

The only way progesterone is going to block testosterone is if it also blocks estrogen... This is the LAST thing you want. Is your progesterone also low? How's your estrogen? It'd be incredibly useful to know the number results of your test.

Also... You most probably have a doctor. Talk to them about your concerns, and if you do try anything, tell them about what you are taking and how much. Hopefully they are a doctor that understands the benefits of natural medicine. But even if not, it's always best to be monitored and controlled by a medical professional.

[mochaccino]

I don't think you need help from us, at least not yet. It sounds like what you might actually need is to see a specialist, or shop around for a new one if you're already seeing one.

Have you really fully explained your concerns to your parents? It might be a good idea to really think through what's bothering you, and what dissatisfies you about the way your doctor has been treating you, then write it down as clearly as possible in the form of a letter adressed to your parents. Even if you don't actually send it as an email or hand it to them on paper, it can help you clarify your needs and possibly give you some clear talking points to use if you decide to sit down with them and talk about it directly. Of course, I don't know your full situation, and for all I know, your doctor may already be doing everything he or she should be doing, but it can't hurt to encourage your parents to be your advocate. A really good endocronoligist will be able to do a lot more for you than we ever could.

If you feel that you absolutely must do something on your own, in addition to seeing a new doctor, I think you should start following a relatively low carb diet that's high in animal protein, vegetables, and good fats, especially saturated fats such as coconut oil and the fat found in animal sources like eggs. That may sound strange given the way that the media talks about fats in general, but as long as you avoid eating too much omega 6 fats, and cut out trans fats completely, a high fat diet can go a long way toward balancing hormones in a young girl, such as yourself. And don't worry, this diet shouldn't really have too many calories, as long as you cut down your carbs to 1 cup or so maximum per meal, and also eat eat at least 1 cup of cooked vegetables at each meal. Feel free to use as much olive oil or butter as necessary to make your vegetables taste good. BTW, you'll need to eat much much more cups of vegetables per meal if you eat them raw, which is why cooked vegetables are a better choice most of the time. Thats not to say that you shouldn't include raw vegetables every once in a while.

As far as supplements are concerned, if your diet is on point, you might not need anything more than a high quality B complex. NOW foods B complex is excellent, inexpensive, and easy to find, assuming you live in the US.