I often find that I am extremely fatigued and have low-motivation as well as a very low tolerance for everything emotional (cry easily, frustrated easily, etc.) before my period. I am on birth control and although I don't usually have any flow or cramps (maybe a bit of spotting), it hasn't helped with the emotional swings hormones can produce.

Let us know what you end up doing, I'm certainly curious myself. I hope that you are able to find a solution that works for you and gives you back that week every month.