Is the Menopause Causing that Anal Itch?
It’s easy to see something like anal or vaginal itching as a problem in itself, but for many women, it could simply be symptomatic of the onset of the menopause.
Many doctors advise that women should wipe properly and make sure the area around the crotch doesn’t dry out too much. But it’s not just down there that the skin can dry out and cause itchiness when menopause begins.
What is menopause?
Menopause is the end of menstruation in women and occurs normally in your 50s, although it can happen earlier in some women. It follows when hormone levels such as oestrogen begin to fall, causing a consequent decrease in the number of eggs being produced. This reduction of a vital hormone can cause a number of other symptoms including hot flushes, night sweats, mood swings, and dryness in the vaginal and anal area.
For many women, managing menopause is often just a case of muddling through, but changes in diet to more healthy eating and a good exercise regime can also help make the condition pass with less difficulty. Most women take it in their stride but there is sometimes a symptom like an embarrassing itch that needs some more immediate attention.
What Causes the Itch?
Oestrogen does a lot of other things besides helping you to produce eggs and regulate the menstrual process. It also has a role in maintaining the moisture in your cells and helps in the production of collagen. As the level of Oestrogen begins to fall in later life, your skin may well suffer from dryness which can lead to flaking and itchiness, especially in those areas you would rather not scratch too much.
Many women suffer itchiness on their faces and increased stress levels at the time can also promote the release of histamines that can cause further irritation as well as making the skin flush periodically. Levels of uric acid can also rise causing the vaginal area to become overly sensitive.
What to do about Itchy Skin
There are a number of things you can do to help dampen the symptoms of the menopause.
- Make sure your skin is moisturised regularly.
- Avoid hot showers and baths that can strip the essential oils from your skin.
- As far as possible stay clear of nicotine and alcohol that can further dry out your skin.
- Drink plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated.
- Use Anacare Natural Cream
If you find you suffer from an itchy anus try to resist scratching it too much or cleaning too harshly. Instead of that, go for a soothing anal cream like Anacare Natural Cream that protects the area and keeps it moisturised, as well as easing that embarrassing itch.
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