Hi ladies,

Really need some advice.

Was diagnosed with PCOS 4yrs ago. My SO and I had just started dating then and he’s been very supportive. Unfortunately I haven’t responded well to most treatments my gynae prescribed including metformin and OCPs. My periods are still irregular and my body is hypersensitive and breaks down easily due to stress. Frequently, my body and emotions are all ova de place. It’s been quite difficult cuz I’ve always been a very calm and level-headed person, and have always been proactive in many things. Now I have had to take a step from most things I used to enjoy doing, so I can reduce my stress levels and increase my chances of getting better. For now I’m mostly on supplements.

I’m not particularly sure how long I can wait under the circumstances to start TTC; I just turned 31, and wt PCOS, things are quite dicey. And I have always wanted to have kids. My challenge is that SO is still not ready to start a family. Hez divorced wt 2 kids from his previous marriage. However, even though we are so good together, his encounter from his previous marriage still has him afraid of making a long term commitment again. He’s quite the responsible father and so doesn’t want to start TTC until he’s sure hez in the full capacity to provide a stable home for them. I’m not sure what to do because he is a family oriented man and I am worried that by the time he eventually makes a decision, my body will fail me and I won’t be able to give him the kids he would love to have then. Please help!