I haven't started menopause yet, but if you think that's the cause, you should ask your gynecologist (or I assume a regular doctor could do it) to do a blood test to check your hormones. Then s/he can tell you if you're in menopause or peri-menopause. Sorry, I don't have much in the way of suggestions to keep cool, but maybe Zeosorb powder will help. Look in the foot fungus area of your drugstore. It mentions "jock itch" on the container, but it handles much more (trust me, I know).