Just to chime in on going to see a doctor. Probably a family physician at first, have various hormone levels checked. An endocrinologist will probably be a good idea too. Could be anything from estrogen or testosterone fluctuations to insulin issues. The fact that it seems to run in the family would indicate an organic origin. The fact that it seems to progress as they age, would suggest to me hormonal problems, but I'm not a doctor, I just watch House ;-)
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