Although it is rare for a woman to have menopause before age 40, it can happen anytime between the ages of 30 and the mid-50s, and even later. Often, the onset of menopause is earlier for smokers than for nonsmokers. Only a few generations ago, few women lived beyond menopause.
Itching can be caused by many conditions. A common cause of itch is psychological, that is, due to stress, anxiety, etc. Stress also can aggravate itch from other causes. Dry skin (xerosis) is another frequent cause of itch. Many people also report sunburn itch following prolonged exposure to UV radiation from the sun.
Food allergies are the most common cause of body itching. A food allergy causes the body to create chemicals that cause inflammation, swelling, itching and redness in the skin. The most common foods that cause an allergic reaction in most people include wheat, milk, eggs, soy, fish, peanuts and tree nuts. Other common foods that can trigger an allergy are tomatoes, strawberries, pineapple, melon and food additives. Itching from food allergies can lead to hives, eczema and general skin irritation anywhere on the body.