Colleyville Fem Center

I saw Dr Unnell for over a year. I tried the bio-identical progesterone for over 8 months. At first it worked, but then it just made everything worse. I also had 2 pointless follow ups and felt that he wasn't the best at listening and unsympathetic. But they were all very professional. After still not resolving my issues after nearly 2 years, I am going back to a "traditional" gyne. They also recommend a lot of supplements. Some have really helped me and others I have stopped taking. I went to see Maynon at the Energy Center (part of fem) for nutritional advice. She is great and very caring.I have spent thousands there. Probably about 50% of what I spent was worth it. I would see Gayla for hormones and look at http://www.johnleemd.com
Good luck.

I have not used them. However, a friend of mine does and she has been thrilled with the results. I personally would not try experimenting with supplements. Hormones regulate everything and you don't want to cause more problems. My friend does use the bio-identical. Good luck!

I went also and so has my sis and my mom. We all see Gayla, also. Love that place great for unbalanced hormomes!!

I went and they did hormone balancing for me. My friend goes to a different doctor there and she loves him. I saw the PA, Gayla, and she's lacking personal warmth and concern.

They were very thorough and will offer you tons of supplements. The naturally compounded Progesterin they prescribed was great.... but they would only do short refills and wanted me to come back for re-checks every few months and I can't do that because it's a drive... not that far, but still... So I'm looking for a closer doctor to do the same now.

Hi V.,

I have not used the Fem Center but have heard good things about it. I also know a nutritionist in Richardson who got her PhD in studying hormones. She does not charge a lot. Let me know if you would like her info.

Blessings,

M.
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I have not used them first hand, but I did research them and I think they are way over-priced as evidenced by the requirement for frequent follow-ups, their supplements, etc.

You can get an idea of where your hormones are on your own by doing this saliva test: www.canaryclub.org . I like the ZRT one, but the DiagnosTech one is also good. Many doctors use these same tests, but you'll pay alot more getting it through a doctor's office. However, I don't recommend self-treating as balancing the hormones is quite delicate. But, this would give you personally a good idea of where you are, you can educate yourself on the options (there's lots of good websites).

There's also an EXCELLENT book by Richard Shames: "Feeling Fat, Fuzzy, or Frazzled?".
That book helps you determine what hormones are contributing to the majority of your symptoms. Many of the treatments are OTC and these are the best to start with as they are the most mild.

I honestly would recommend Dr. Margaret Christensen in Dallas: www.christensencenter.com This is her area of specialty. She was a top OB/GYN in Dallas, but had hormonal issues herself when she realize how inadequate conventional medicine was in dealing with these issues. She does the saliva tests, so if you do them on your own, she'll start with those. She only recommends bio-identical hormones and first recommends supplements before Rxes. One thing to watch out for no matter which doctor you go to is that if they tell you they're the only ones from whom you can get product xyz, then they're in it for the money. Many, many of these products are available at health food stores, etc. (top quality brands). So, if they aren't willing to work with you in allowing you to choose from whom you buy your supplements, then I'd recommend to find another doctor. That said, some doctors do have these products competitively priced - e.g, Dr. Christensen sells Metagenics on her website for the same price you can get at health food stores and the shipping is free for orders over a certain dollar amount.

Also, some of these practices push their compounded products (made in their in house pharmacies) for some hormones like thyroid etc. These are NOT always as effective as normal prescriptions and the compounded ones are not often covered by insurance.

I've seen Dr. Unell for over 3 years now- and I have to disagree about him not listening and not seeming caring. I had a serious gyno problem that I switched from another doctor to him and he sat down and explained it, talked about options, and helped me to feel at ease that it would get better.

I don't know what other treatments they provide, because they have never "shoved" thier supplements or anything else in my face.

I think it is well worth it, but like anything you have to see what is best for you, and find a doctor that matches your personality and your needs.

Try www.womentowomen.com.

You need to do my nutrition response testing. I can help you. Dr. J.
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I may have been the one to recommend - I chose them because they do all the analysis and look at lots of different options before medication. J.