I would go to a womens clinic in your area, like a planned parenthood or something like that.  I know lots of uninsured women use them to get Rxs for birth control.  I think you should at least get checked out, and they might be more of an affordable option.  Call the clinic in your area, and find out what any fees might cost, and then make the decision.  Your health is most important, and try to scrape together the money. 

I too have PCOS and am "hairy" as well.  I wanted a hysterectomy when I found out that would help with the hair growth and such but was told that due to my age ( I was 20 ) at the time that they would not give me one due to liability reasons ( wanting children in the future if able to ). Well here I am 31 and no kids!  I did not have a problem with dropping the weight after my surgery, and the hair growth has slowed, don't know if its due to the weight  or the MANY laser hair removal sessions!!  I think that everyone after the surgery is different with weight loss and further out gaining whether they have pcos or not.  Hope this was somewhat helpful!
Good Luck,
Andrea

this is exactly what I was wondering!!  If you have pecos and your life (family, age, etc etc) permits it why can't you get a hysterectomy to solve it?   Sorry , I have no anwsers but I'm glad things are working out for you.   I'll sit back and see what everyone else says now....

I am so happy for you & I don't even know you!!!!  I am new to the PCOS forum...I am having lap RNY in February 2009 & was looking around when I came across your post.  I want you to know that I couldn't agree more...miracles DO happen...I was dx'd w/PCOS in 2001 after 13 months ttc...docs told me that I had to lose weight (I weighed about 275 pounds)...so, I went on Atkins & Metformin (Glucophage) lost 67 pounds...my periods came back & I was ovulating w/the help of Clomid....then, in January of 2002 our first miracle happened....and she was born happy & healthy (9 pounds 3 oz) in October of 2002!  But wait.....in August of 2005 (w/the help of Metformin & Clomid) our second miracle was born (10 pounds 2 oz)....and...SUR-PRIZE in March of 2007 our THIRD miracle...our little boy...was born (a REAL shock!) because we were done, not on Clomid & not even "trying" to have a third baby!!! So.....get ready for a FANTASTIC ride being a Mommy....there is nothing that even comes close to the transformation that you will go through over the next 7 months....it is truly amazing!

Now just FORGET about that (annoying) percentage of miscarriages and remember that I am here to say that just because you have PCOS doesn't mean that you will miscarry...I am at 100%--never had a miscarriage & have three healthy little ones (6, 3 & 21 months now!)....just keep thinking that PCOS makes it hard for you to get preggers, but once you do, you are home free....think positive & go by something pink & something blue....whichever you don't use you can donate or give away, but you will remember the first item you bought for your little one forever!!

Best wishes Mommy!!!  :), Micheala.

Rachel,

Hi.  I tried the Insulite several months ago before surgery.  I quit after 1 month because my surgeon's office wanted me to stop all herbal medicine before surgery b/c they have had some problems with patient's bleeding from herbs.  However, when I took them, they really seemed to help.  My hair growth on my chin slowed down, my moods stabilzed, my energy increased, and I actually lost about 5 pounds.  I have not started back on them b/c I just had my surgery (12/23) and there is no way I could take all those pills right now.  They are lots of pills to get use to taking and I had some stomach cramping at first from them.  I actually cut the doses in half for the first 2 weeks to help with that.  I would totally recommend at least trying them b/c they did work for me.  Also, there is a group of ladies on www.soulcysters.com who swear by them and have been using them for quite some time.  Good luck to you!!