Who is surfing this board?

[LeelaR]

Hi! I'm a Cyster, and these boards have helped me guide and advocate for my own medical care (yay for empowerment!) as well as feel less lonely. I wanted to note, though, that some people's partners are not men, and non-male partners need support, too! Perhaps the mandate of this board could be expanded to include other family, like children and girlfriends and wives?

[ickle pands bf]

hey there

am the BF of a cyster who has found a lot of info on here, i have been signed on here for a while reading, trying to find out what the condition means to ickle pand.

Hope to chat to a lot of you through time...........

[kare2000]

Just wanted to let you know that I post here all the time & discuss everything w/my hubby. He is not signed up because we don't have an internet connection at home & he has no idea what the website I visit is called. He just knows it as my "online support group." However, once we get online access at home, I'm sure he will be well aware of this site, do some reading, and probably join himself.

[mlinn]

I just want to say I think that it is great to see all of you men supporting the ladies in your life. It is good to see that there are still a few good men left out there. Having PCOS is a struggle. It is embarrasing. I have had a very hard time letting the special men in my life know about it. I was taught to be very quiet about the aspects of my personal life. This website has been a spectacular help for me and I hope that it helps you all understand your significant other's feelings even when she might not be willing to share with you.

[glen t]

im new also i see how much support my wife gets and would like to see i could get some men that have gone through this longer could give me some pointers because it is hard for me because i cant fix the problem and dont fully understand it i hate that i cant do anything to help she is the love of my life and i wish i could make it possible for her never to feel pain but i know thats not gonna happen and it seems like the harder i try to help her the more she gets mad at me i dont understand it im sorry for the pitty party but i just needed to get this off my chest

[BayGuy]

Originally Posted by glen t

im new also i see how much support my wife gets and would like to see i could get some men that have gone through this longer could give me some pointers because it is hard for me because i cant fix the problem and dont fully understand it i hate that i cant do anything to help she is the love of my life and i wish i could make it possible for her never to feel pain but i know thats not gonna happen and it seems like the harder i try to help her the more she gets mad at me i dont understand it im sorry for the pitty party but i just needed to get this off my chest

Understandable. PCOS can be frustrating for those who have it because of so much that isn't clear about it. Many PCOS suffers have been feeling the effects for years and gone through a lot of different approaches towards their symptoms and failing because they didn't know what they had. It can also be frustrating because even though you finally have a diagnosis, there is no set-in-stone approach for fighting the symptoms. Medication that works for some people might not work for others, or maybe it takes care of some symptoms but not others.

The best thing I can suggest is to just be supportive. It may mean just being in the background and offering a ride to the doctor or to give her some alone time if she needs it. Some people have no problem letting the world know their condition, but some people are very private and don't necessarily want to talk about it. If she's that private about it, then that's how she feels comfortable and while your intentions might be great, it might not be the way to approach it.

Above all, just be there when she needs you. That's pretty much all most people can ask for.

[Dark_Moons]

I am the husband to PhoenixRaven.

I lurk mostly, as I usually never have the computer for that long. I like to read as much as I can about PCOS so I can better understand my wife and what she is going thru. I post mostly in the Games section.

Regards, Jason

[KelsB/F]

Hello Everyone! I'm a newbie here on the pcos boards. I was invited here to your boards by my Dgf Kels37. i'm on here not to peek at weight goals or to read the horror stories that our women have to endure with pcos. Instead I am here to maybe to help myself understand what the love of my life goes through and to see what other men have had to endure also. All i know is that "thank God im a man! Jk. I myself am learning everyday and am here for my g/f and will always be right by her side no matter what the future of her pcos brings to us...It's awkward guys but were dealing with pcos also...See yaz in this thread only...Hehe....

[SOFLDAN]

husband of cyster.

[theLordsprincess]

Hi all, I'm really happy to see a number of guys on here sharing their thoughts about living and loving women with PCOS. We really appreciate your willingness to share your perspective, and all your support.

[nikbeehubby]

i think a lot of us guys are in the same boat in that we are here to learn as much as we can about something which we will never fully truly grasp. i support my wife completely and the pcos is just another dimension to who and what she is. the sky is blue, taxes go up, she has pcos.... okay, so be it.

i try to take a pragmatic approach to this as best i can. the diet for example. the only things ive noticed the metformin doesnt get along with are the things i myself probably shouldnt really be eating either. so we have modified our cooking habits somewhat and thats for the better. not to mention imho it will be a lot easier on her to stick to a diet if im right there with here following it also. (to a high degree anyway)

the whole TTC thing, if it does it does, if not, then well not. lots of BMS hoping for a BFP when she POAS but we have decided not to really take additional measures beyond that. a fully joint decision that works for us. the weight? i dont see it. when specifically asked to notice something in particular i may see x article of clothing may fit a little tighter but otherwise i dont pay attention. nikki is nikki and i honestly dont care if she gains weight, loses weight, or turns purple. absolutely my soul mate and when we are eighty yrs old she will still look to me just like she did the day we met.

the hormonal thing? unwanted hair can be zapped, who doesnt get the occasional zit?, moodiness? not hardly- ive known women in my past that didnt have pcos and were psychotic wack-jobs so what few mood swings nik may get are a walk in the park. LOL (i will admit its odd to see a WOMAN cry when LSU loses a football game) hahaha

whatever this so called game of life deals us is okay. i have her and she has me, no worries. be strong, be supportive, be there, and know when to shut up. that much ive figured out on my own already.

[TXaggie]

New to the board, but wife has had PCOS since 2004.
Family just moved to Arlington, Texas after 7 years in the military where my wife was developed Hashimotos Hypothyroid and PCOS after the birth of my son in 2004. Three days later my son was diagnosed with hypothyroid.

She is currently on acupuncture for the PCOS and Levothyroxine for the hypothyroid. Son is taking Levothyroxine for the hypothyroid.


Found the forum when looking for possible new medicines for PCOS or hypothyroid. Hope to find more information and friends.

If anybody knows of good doctors here in Arlington, TX area please let me know.

Michael

[Kathy2579]

I use my wifes name to read things. Sometimes I post. I read more to know what she is going through. I do care. This board is helpful to me

DH TOM

[knighttof3]

Hi,
I joined the board for my wife Jen (LepHysteria). It's been quite an education to learn about PCOS and TTC. Thanks for running this site!

[knighttof3]

I have to say I hardly ever post (because Jen does enough for the two of us ) but I'd like to get 10 posts and see what everyone's signature really looks like.