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.
Itchiness is usually associated with skin disorders, but it can sometimes be caused by an underlying medical condition. Infections, kidney disease, hormonal conditions and certain cancers can cause itchy skin.nfection. Many infections common during childhood, including measles, rubella and chickenpox, can cause itchy skin. All of these conditions are caused by viral illnesses and typically begin with flu-like symptoms accompanied by an itchy rash.