Itchy ears? It could be a symptom of perimenopause. During this time, estrogen levels decline, reducing blood flow to the ears and causing the mucus membrane inside the ears to become dry. Ultimately, this can lead to a few issues including: ringing, itching, heat or throbbing, earaches, and even hearing loss.

Every woman in the world will go through menopause, but your journey will be as unique as your fingerprint! Today, we explore the ways women all over the world experience menopause and the ways it’s impacted by your culture, lifestyle factors, and more. But first, let’s start with a quick refresher about the difference between perimenopause and menopause before we dive in…