Christine decides it's time to take control of her hormones when her gynecologist informs her that she may be displaying symptoms of perimenopause.
After a visit to her doctor because of hot flashes, Christine begins to think using a special cream that Barb has might help her handle the uncomfortable feelings. Meanwhile Richie is ready to attend a cotillion to learn etiquette, but a snub by the "meanie moms" throws Christine's hormones even further out of whack and she finally gets physical with them.—Ron Kerrigan <mvg@whidbey.com>