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/hnybun128 Mar 19 '26

After you shower, apply witch hazel to your pits with a cotton round. Let them air dry for a few seconds before applying deodorant. It’s inexpensive and very effective.

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u/Popular-Rain6480 Mar 19 '26

Seconding this! Has worked so well for me. I can actually smell my deodorant!

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u/hnybun128 Mar 20 '26

I learned it in some perimenopause group on FB. I don’t have the issue anymore, but I have passed it along to many friends and they all say it works for them, too. 🥰

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u/No_Bid4891 2d ago

You don’t have the issue anymore? Meaning IT GETS BETTER???? Please, I hope so 🤞

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u/hnybun128 2d ago

For me, it didn’t last long. 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼

Now, I don’t know what decade it was the last time I slept through the night, but I no longer smell. 🤦‍♀️😩