This wasn't something I had to worry about when I was younger. I showered. I left the house. I didn't worry about how I smelled or if I stunk. But now I’m pulling the neckline of my tee shirt up over my nose so I could get a really good whiff every 30 minutes to check if I’m stinky.

The smells come from pretty much just my right armpit. I could only say it smells like a mix of wet dog, vinegar, and a teenage boy after gym class. My husband likens it to oniony burger wrappers that have been left in the sun for too long.

I try to keep as clean as possible, but the smell comes back barely after a few hours after showering.🙁 I’ve resorted to applying copious amounts of antiperspirant solid and sprays in parts of my body I’d never considered before whenever I have to go out. I keep spares in every purse, in my car, and in my desk drawer just in case I run out.

I’ve become so self conscious of how I smell, and it’s so tiring. Just curious if I have any stinky soulmates out there going through the same situation?” 

- Cynthia M, 53

Smelling different or just simply, smelly, is a weird, but common symptom many menopausal women face as they go through hormonal changes.

Take Cynthia for example, she started smelling like a wet dog crossed with a teenage boy after gym class. As a result, she resorted to carrying and applying lots of antiperspirant whenever she goes out.

Why does body odor intensify during menopause?

It’s mainly caused by two things. 

Firstly, dips in estrogen can trigger hot flashes and night sweats, and sweating more can result in body odor. Hormone imbalance and body odor often go together.

Secondly, the sweat caused by anxiety or stress. Anxiety sweat is a sort of fatty sweat (ew) that bacteria love to lounge in, causing a different and often more pronounced odor. And since menopause can cause a rise in anxiety, voilà!

How to chase the odor away!

If your scent or sweating are making you uncomfortable, there are things you can do to help:

Keep cool — increases in your body's core temperature can trigger hot flashes. Dress in layers so that you can remove clothing when you feel warm.

Keep an eye on your diet — Hot and spicy foods, caffeinated beverages and alcohol can trigger hot flashes. Learn to recognize your triggers and avoid them.

Reduce stress — yeah, we know it sounds cliché, but if you can lessen stress, obviously you’ll sweat less and you’ll produce less of the anxiety sweat that’s stronger in odor.

Rebalance hormones — a way to nip both causes in the bud (hot flashes & anxiety) is by rebalancing your hormones. With the hormones in balance, chances are there are less mood swings and anxiety to cause sweating.

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