Most males have come to the conclusion that women act a little crazy once a month independently of drug companies' sales pitches, but now we can diagnose them with a specific disorder, rather than just a general malaise. That disorder is pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder, and, by sheer coincidence, it was discovered by drug companies just as they invented a cure for it. Now, rather than suffering through the debilitating disease that has plagued women since somewhere south of the dawn of time, women can take a pill to make it all go away.

According to the manufacturer, the new drug, Sarafem, which comes in little purple and pink pills that are downright cute, is intended to relieve intense mood and physical disorders. These disorders, associated with the onset of a woman's menstrual period, can lead to significant problems that can interfere with work and social situations. Of course, there's no such thing as a free lunch. People who take Sarafem may experience tiredness, an upset stomach, nervousness, dizziness and difficulty concentrating, as well as other little glitches that also might interfere with work and social situations. But such is the price we pay.