Jennifer Lawrence learns itchy ears can be perimenopause symptom on Amy Poehler’s podcast, Good Hang
For all we know, Jennifer Lawrence’s jaw is still on the floor after Amy Poehler let her know her itchy ears could be a symptom of perimenopause. During a recent episode of Poehler’s Golden Globe-winning podcast, Good Hang, Lawrence found out she might be experiencing the early stages of menopause. Even Oprah Daily is talking about the moment when “J. Law” stopped talking to scratch an itch inside her ear.
“Sorry the inside of my ear is itchy – is that gross?” she said while laughing.
Poehler responds matter-of-factly “No, but you know itchy ears are a sign of perimenopause, so congrats.”
Lawrence looks aghast as laughter is heard off the set. “We’ll cut that,” she says, continuing to laugh.
We’re glad they didn’t cut this part of the interview, because itchy ears is a symptom of perimenopause many women experience, and most don’t even realize it’s caused by estrogen levels dropping in their body.
At age 35, it is possible that Lawrence could be experiencing a perimenopause symptom — or her ears could just be dry. Let’s talk about the science.
>>> Watch the clip from Good Hang (itchy ears moment at the 47:00 mark – you’re welcome!)
Are itchy ears a symptom of perimenopause?
Yes, itchy ears are a sign of perimenopause, due to hormonal shifts that cause your skin to become more dry.
But first things first: What is perimenopause? Perimenopause is the transitional period before menopause, beginning in your 30s or early 40s, when you start to experience a fluctuation in hormones. Sometimes symptoms such as changing periods, hot flashes and night sweats, moodiness, and vaginal dryness start to occur during this time.
Many women report feeling an inner ear itch, and itchy ears at night, during perimenopause. This is because as the body’s estrogen levels decline, so does your body’s ability to produce collagen and natural oils that moisturize your skin. This leaves your ears feeling dry and sensitive. Dry skin anywhere on our bodies, including our ears, feels itchy because its protective barrier is weakened, allowing irritants to penetrate the skin and trigger nerve endings. When you scratch that itch, with your finger or other objects, you’re just further irritating the skin.
How to stop itchy ears during perimenopause
Instead of sticking dry cotton swabs, keys, and bobby pins in your ears — yes, people really do that! — it’s best to use products made specifically for your ears. A natural, botanical ear spray, eosera® EAR ITCH MD®, contains moisturizing ingredients like coconut oil, Vitamin E, and tea tree oil, among other nourishing ingredients. Just a spritz of EAR ITCH MD®, and your ear canal will be moisturized.
Available over-the-counter at most major retailers and online, eosera® EAR ITCH MD® is recommended by physicians and loved by anyone experiencing dry ears, or itchy ears. Whether the cause is perimenopause, or eczema, psoriasis, allergies, you name it — this gentle ear spray will coat your ears with a soothing blend of nourishing oils.
All of this to say, thank you to Amy Poehler for bringing up this important topic. We love when women help women — eosera® is a woman-led brand after all.
If you’d like to relieve your itchy ears, buy eosera® EAR ITCH MD today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are itchy ears a sign of perimenopause?
A: Yes, itchy ears are a sign of perimenopause due to a decline in estrogen which causes a decrease in collagen and natural oils, which weakens the protective barrier of skin in your ears. This leaves your ears dry, causing them to feel itchy.
Q: Are my itchy ears at night a sign of perimenopause?
A: Itchy ears at night can be a sign of perimenopause, or it could simply be that your ears are dry, you have impacted ear wax, allergies, or skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis. Sometimes you feel your itchy ears more at night because rising skin temperature shifts while you're sleeping, and because your body's natural circadian rhythm increases blood flow to your skin.
Q: When should I see a doctor for itchy ears?
A: You should see a doctor if the itching lasts a few days, if you experience hearing loss, or if it’s accompanied by pain and swelling or discharge.
Q: Are there over-the-counter ear drops for itchy ears?
A: Yes, eosera® EAR ITCH MD® is available over-the-counter and is safe and effective for ages 2 and up. This natural, botanical oil solution comes as a spray, which gently coats your ear canal for maximum comfort.
Q: Where can I buy EAR ITCH MD®?
A: EAR ITCH MD® is available at CVS and Walgreens, as well as on Amazon.com, and eosera.com.
