[Andy]

Hi Christy.

First, You did not tell us what kind of fennel pills you bought. Were they whole herbs or extract? Fennel seed can be bought at your local food stores in the spice section. Relatively cheap. That is what I use to make my teas and breast batter mix. I may later by an extract as it can be more potent. Essential oils are useful in making batter with oil.
So yes, based on your post I would exchange it for fenugreek.

Here are a few things for you to look at. I have used these pages for reference.

http://beboard.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=Routines&action=display&thread=3029

http://www.network54.com/Forum/547753/message/1172011390/Skin+absorbtion%2C+penetration+enhancers+and+NBE+massage-

If you are male I would recommend adding saw palmetto. Current belief is that it blocks the formation of DHT.

Good luck

andy