Thanks, 4-eyes, for all of that. I am 46 and expect to hit menopause...eventually (my mother had a baby at 47--he's younger than my oldest son!--so I expect my own menopause to be late). But I have been wondering if, when I do hit it, my MG will improve. Sounds like there's hope.

I suppose it would be worth-while to try the natural treatments for PMS: mostly nutritional advice (avoid anything that tastes good, etc. ), and lots of B vitamins. Anything else?

Abby