Man pregnancy symptoms? Is it possible?

what symptoms are you having?

I don't think men can experience pregnancy symptoms but they can experience sympathetic pregnancy or couvade syndrome. I love this! My husband claimed to always hurt when I hurt and ended up gaining 15 pounds during MY pregnancy! Thank God the weight is gone now. I have never really bought into this but guess it could happen.

The term Couvade is derived from the French word couvee, meaning 'to hatch'. The term 'couvade' is now synonymous with the term 'sympathetic pregnancy'. Doctors are still debating whether Couvade Syndrome' is a psychosomatic condition (brought on by psychological stimulus) or a mechanical condition. Though initially thought to be a psychosomatic condition, research indicates males living with pregnant females will experience elevated levels of prolactin, cortisol, estrogen and testoterone levels. This would indicate a mechanical condition.

Unfortunately for the men suffering from 'Couvade Syndrome', only one remedy has been found for this disease - child birth! You're symptoms will soon disappear once mom gives birth. But with all medical conditions, seek medical help if needed. What symptoms are you experiencing?

the only symptom that i had was morning sickness only a couple of times during the first trimester then after that nothing then my boyfriend was having headaches heartburns bad apetite (eating like crazy) and gaining a lot of weight

Maybe he is stressed about the pregnancy and this is way to cope? Just a thought. With the sympathy pain and symptoms he would be having similar experiences as you are. How is your change in appetite? Are you eating more than usual? He may be inadvertantly doing the same. There is not a lot of research out there because it is still either misunderstood or not understood at all.

my change in appetite changes a lot one minute im eating everything then the next theres just something i dont want to eat at all. and his appetite he is just hungry all the time he never stops he has put on at least 20 pounds

I think men can feel sympathetic symptoms... it's all mental.

When I was pregnant with my daughter, her dad had symptoms before I told him I was pregnant. He slept alot, was very sick on the stomache, had back pains, and was extremely moody. Throughout my pregnancy, I never had any of those symptoms. I just had stomache cramps at the beginning. So, in expressing that, I believe that some men can sence these things. Now, on the other hand, my dad began to get symptoms the more I spent time with him. I think that was brought on mentally :-)... I hope this HELPS