Menopausal itching scratching dreadfulness

I have had itching in my "bits" and after keeping a diary I put it down to if I eat too much sugary things. It got worse around birthday mothers day and easter. Once I realised what it might be i deliberately ate too much chocolate and it cleared up and soon as I cut it down or out it cleared up.

Just a thought, have you been using toilet roll that has "perfume" or some sort of stuff added to it?

Might be worth trying a change of loo roll for a while and seeing if that has any effect?z

So , the appointment went well, the Dr a very lovely lady who took time to find out all about me ; she gave me a thorough examination from scalp to toes ! And then gave me a heavy duty steroid cream to use for the damage done by the eczema -8 weeks then back again to see her for a check up. I’m already feeling the change being 25% less itchy and down right miserable ?. I’m still incredulous that my own GP couldn’t prescribe the cream and that it’s been a huge finacial and mental strain - but I am truly thankful that I am feeling a little better. If any of you have the same problems and aren’t getting anywhere then don’t take NO for an answer. Thank you all for your support and helpful suggestions it was comforting to know I wasn’t alone xx

I have this too, it is driving me crazy. Just one foot down the side. I’ve had it for about 8 months now.

I'm on HRT and it sounds like you have what happened to me. I'm allergic to it. I also have GSM. It took me six drs to find that out. Now a cure is another matter. As usual it down to us sufferers to figure that out

Could be as a result of lowering Oestrogen levels. The lady bits atrophy, skin thins and lubrication dries. You may need oestrogen cream/pessaries.
We obviously weren't intended to live as long as we now are and evolution hasn't caught up yet.

I had six weeks of hell and various treatments didn't work, in fact ones that temporarily soothed I then began to react to. Then I was given an appointment with a lady GP specialising in skin conditions. She prescribed a stronger steroid ointment (she said I would be less likely to react to an ointment than a cream, and Vagifem pessaries, one to be taken every night for a fortnight, then three times a week. In less than a week the pain and irritation had gone and the inflammation had subsided. Do persist in seeking treatment, I have got my life back!

I suffer from eczema....I have been prescribed a steroid cream. I use a teeny bit on my 'lady bits' if I find it starts itching, due to dryness .
I always use a pantiliner....I change it twice a day. If I have forgotten to change, the itching starts again. Eating sugary stuff brings it on as well. But I the main reason for postmeopausal women is dryness. I use a light application of Diprobase (moisturiser) as well.