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I have a very similar problem (except I'm 36 and nowhere near menopause.) But I've noticed a severe itching, mostly on my feet, at night about a week or so before my period. I have researched extensively, and found something called "autoimmune progesterone dermatitis". I asked my primary care doctor about it, and he says he's never heard of it. I got a GYN referral, and spoke to the head of the GYN department at the most prestigious hospital in my city, and he says he's never heard of it. I am really, really discouraged because this keeps me awake for hours at night!

My conclusion after the internet research was that the best treatment for this is a hysterectomy. Which is NOT a good option for me.

Anyway, I've tried Sarna (itching cream), lotrimin lotion, benadryl lotion, etc. all to no avail. Most other things I've researched suggest it may be a fungal infection, dry skin, etc. But my feet look perfectly normal and I know it's not a fungus or dry skin.

So I'd suggest researching autoimmune progesterone dermatitis, and I hope YOU can find a physician or alternative health provider who can help you with it! Please post an answer if anyone knows more about this!

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