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7 Things Your Partner Can Do To Support You When You Have PCOS

Don't be afraid to ask for help or comfort if you need it.

Olivia Kappler

Sep 29, 2020

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7 Things Your Partner Can Do To Support You When You Have PCOS

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Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) may not be totally visible to the eye, which makes it a lot harder for your partner to understand what's going on with your body.

If you are in a relationship, it's important that you communicate your PCOS symptoms with your partner. I say "your" symptoms specifically because everyone's symptoms are different.

If you know when your body typically has a cyst rupture or those heavy, PCOS period cramps then let your partner know what helps you through it so they can help take care of you when the painful pelvic pain begins.

1. Bring you cyst rupture/cramping essentials

If it's red wine and a weighted heating pad that helps you through this, then your partner damn well better know this without question.

2. Bear with you through your mood swings

The hormonal changes in our bodies are unlike any other, so if you're having a flare-up of symptoms, make sure bae knows that your mean streak will pass. It's best they just let it play out and not fight back (my fiance knows this one all too well).

3. Know YOUR body and what's going on in there

Ask your partner to do some research about PCOS so he/she can understand what it is and all of the potential side effects you may face.

4. Don't complain

This one sounds like a no-brainer, and it is, but sometimes your cysts are going to rupture and ruin your evening plans or your mood swings are going to make a good day a little salty. Some understanding and support in these situations will go a long way in strengthening your relationship.

5. SHOW your support

While knowing where the wine and heating pad are is wonderful, holding our hand and giving us a kiss on the forehead are some simple gestures that help us feel less alone and loved.

6. Encourage our dietary and supplemental needs

People with PCOS may treat their symptoms with gluten and dairy-free diets, birth control pills, natural remedies, and other solutions to aid their hormonal disorder. Make dinner with gluten-free noodles for both of you or buy soy ice cream instead to help us feel more encouraged by the changes in our lives we had to make.

7. Make your S.O. happy

Whether it's coming over and surprising them with their favorite snack, flowers, doing the laundry, or giving them an orgasm, make them happy!

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7 Things Your Partner Can Do To Support You When You Have PCOS

Don't be afraid to ask for help or comfort if you need it.

1. Bring you cyst rupture/cramping essentials

2. Bear with you through your mood swings

3. Know YOUR body and what's going on in there

4. Don't complain

5. SHOW your support

6. Encourage our dietary and supplemental needs

7. Make your S.O. happy

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

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Email the professor

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Remember that everything works out at the end

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