I was miserable around my periods and tended to take it out on everyone around me. My kids would see that look on my face and scatter, which only made me feel worse. I had tried all sorts of over-the-counter remedies but nothing changed. Then I heard someone on the radio describing my symptoms to a T! They attributed it all to a hormonal imbalance. Who knew? My doctor had never mentioned the possibility. I started looking into it and found that there was quite a bit of information out there, including a simple test I could take. Sure enough my hormones were out of whack! To make a long story short, I found a natural- hormone-friendly doctor who is working with me to balance my hormones. She regularly monitors my hormone levels with follow-up saliva testing, but I know the treatment is working. It’s like night and day. Just ask my kids.