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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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skin itching

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Is there anyone out there suffering from skin itching during the night. If so, what have you done to control it.

DebbT
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I went through this and it ended up being a side effect of the meds so my doctor prescribed something different and no more itching!
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innocence,

Thank you for replying. I will check with my doctor to see if the Klonopin that I am taking is causing the itching that I am having.

DebbT
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Hi Debb, check out the post: The 35 symptoms of menopause....it does list itchy skin. I wasn't aware of that so maybe, hopefully not, it's one of those crummy side effects we are stuck with.
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Hi Debb..I did experience dryer skin as I got older, AND went into menopause. inocence is right in that It can of course be meds, but sometimes we are just getting dry. I swear I am going to be an old prune one day! grrrrrrlol
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EllaBlue, I am noticing that my skin is drier than normal. I started using Avon Moisture Therapy with oatmeal and it helps. I just started using it before I go to bed and it does relieve some of the itching but not all of it. Since it is now wintertime in MD, my skin needs moisturizing a lot often. The itching is just so uncomfortable and I will call my MD on monday to see if the med is causing it as well. Thanks for responding. I am so glad I found this website. DebbT
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My skin is very dry, plus I have allergies. I get the nite time itchies. I use lotion and take an allergy pill.
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Anxious57,

I see that I am not alone. I do the lotion at night which is some relief.

Thanks
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try an ice pack. I HAVE ITCHING ON THE TOP OF MY ARM AT NIGHT AND I USE AN ICE PACK - WHICH REALLY HELPS. HOPE IT HELPS YOU TOO - THE STRATCHING GETS REALLY ANNOYING.
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cami61,

I will try the ice pack to see if it works. It is so nice to get advice from women going through the same thing.
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