Welcome to my PCOS blog!

My name is Donna and I have PCOS. There. I said it.

I was diagnosed with PCOS in 2001 but I really have not done anything to improve my health...yet. I'm starting now. This blog will be my journal about the struggle. What works and what doesn't. At least for me.

Many people find out that they have PCOS when they are struggling to conceive. That's when I found out. But now, 8 years later, I have two beautiful children through the miracle of adoption. I have no desire to become pregnant. But there is so much more to PCOS than infertility.

I'm 36 years old, 5' 8', and obese. I also have high bood pressure. My other PCOS related symptoms are acne and excessive facial hair.

My life has been a whilwind the past year (I'll spare you the details) and my eating habits have gone from bad to worse.

As I near 40 and I have started to hear about old friends with medical problems, I finally realize I have got to start taking better care of myself or I'll be dead at a very young age. I certainly don't want that.

So I am beginning an exercise program from "A Patient's Guide to PCOS" by Dr. Walter Futterweit. I'm also researching various weight-loss programs. Managing weight is a big part of staying healthy with PCOS.

I certainly hope that this blog can be a help to anyone needs it.