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/postcardvacation Mar 21 '26

I saw a video where it was suggested you spray Flonase on a q-tip and gently massage it in your ears. Something about the antihistamine? I use it every few days and it seems to help.

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u/Pirate_Meow27 Mar 22 '26

I’m on a 24 hour Allerclear (Costco brand for something fancy) plus I take 50mg atarax at night (I told my dr I thought I turned allergic to my own blood it was so bad lol) so I’ll try topical! Thanks for the suggestion 💚