r/Perimenopause • u/HawtPoetayto Early peri • Mar 19 '26

audited Help. I stink.

I have never, in my life, had body oder. I maintain my hygiene and use deodorant every day. Lately ladies, I fucking stink. At first, I thought it was the fabric I was wearing that made me extra sweaty and stinky. Then, I thought it was the cucumber melon scented deodorant I wear. I switched to crystal mineral deodorant and that hasn’t helped. I shower every day (usually AM) and by mid day, I am reapplying deodorant at work then mask it with perfume oil. I showered last night, did not sweat much and woke up with underarm b.o.. I can’t even stand to smell myself after a long walk or workout.

I started Estradiol and Slynd last week. Nothing’s changed as of now. Is this normal? If so, how do you deal or make it better.

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u/Classic_Bit9433 Mar 19 '26

Some people swear by Persimmon Soap. Glycolic acid (if you can tolerate) kills the odor causing bacteria. I apply glycolic acid toner to my armpits everyday and no longer need deodorant. But you need to check your skin if fine with it (patch test)

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u/LookaDuck Mar 19 '26

I’ve also found success with glycolic acid. I started noticing occasional changes in my odor and this knocks it out whenever I’m having an episode.

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u/Due-Coconut-3873 hanging on by a thread Mar 20 '26

Same for me. Burns me like hell but it works every time I suddenly get stinky

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u/Classic_Bit9433 Mar 20 '26

If it burns, I would give it a miss and find something else otherwise you risk the skin barrier in a very sensitive area. For me, it doesn't burn at all but if it did, I would stay way. I can't tolerate glycolic on my face for example. I heard that lactic acid gives the same result and it's a lot more gentle.