Menopause Support Group

Menopause is the physiological cessation of menstrual cycles associated with advancing age. It normally occurs in women between the ages of 45 and 55, when the body begins to slow and stop the production of eggs, estrogen and progesterone production decreases, and menstruation diminishes, eventually stopping altogether.

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alwaysafraid61 08/05/2013

Ladies please tell me what is up with the itchy skin! Ive read soo many posts on here about the itchy skin during peri menopause, Im glad to hear Im not alone, its driving me crazy! ive been so itchy, mostly my legs (upper thigh area) but ive scratched so much ive caused myself a rash now on the back of my leg, Ive tried about 5 different cortisone creams but nothing seems to be working! Im feeling now after reading everyones posts that it might be a nervous, anxiety thing to because my skin does feel crawly & tingly also, I have a Dr. appt this Friday so hopefully she will have some answers for me. Any sugestions for the itching, Im desperate!
Thanks.............KIm

deleted_user 08/06/2013

I thought I had some sort of parasitic infection for ages because I hadn't known about the itchy bit.

I don't like to be well informed, still in denial phase, or head in sand at least.

sobe 08/07/2013

I'm not sure what causes the itchy skin but I do know it's annoying! I get it on top of my feet and forearms mostly.
Looking forward to hearing what your doctor has to say.

deleted_user 08/07/2013

it goes along with it all use aloe or vitamin e cream works wonders. love, lisa

deleted_user 08/08/2013

I had the creepy crawlies too about a year ago ladies. It's part of menopause. I went to doctors and they all thought I was losing my mind because they couldn't find bites on me (after telling them I feel like I got some kind of bugs eating me alive!) I find out later on that it is part of menopause. Do not be alarmed. There are no bugs! It's a skin reaction to menopause.
I hope this helps.

deleted_user 08/09/2013

Drs tell me that your skin gets dry going through menopause and you get itchy

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