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Body odour....

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Meltinthemiddle · 05/01/2023 23:12

I'm not sure if it's because I've put weight on slightly but I've noticed my body odour is alot stronger around my arms and boobs which is making me paranoid. I also think my vagina smell has changed, not fishy or anything but more musky. Did anyone else notice this?

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hellosunshineagainxxx · 05/01/2023 23:18

This happens in pregnancy a lot, hormones so Id imagine it's very common. Im sure someone with more experience will come along soon and reassure you.

Meltinthemiddle · 05/01/2023 23:21

Ah yes didn't think about that thank your for your response.

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gamerchick · 05/01/2023 23:24

Yep. It's not all the time but around period time, before and after it drives me batshit. It makes me a smite paranoid.

There is a load of stuff you 'should' cut out apparently. Although the list made me feel a bit annoyed. Men don't have to do this shit.

Meltinthemiddle · 07/01/2023 20:28

Hoping HRT will help.

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maddog1996 · 14/01/2023 22:53

Meltinthemiddle · 05/01/2023 23:12

I'm not sure if it's because I've put weight on slightly but I've noticed my body odour is alot stronger around my arms and boobs which is making me paranoid. I also think my vagina smell has changed, not fishy or anything but more musky. Did anyone else notice this?

I definitely have the musky smell down below . I hate it it makes me feel unclean . Is it hormones that cause this ?

whatisforteamum · 15/01/2023 16:42

Mine was my trunk.Not sweaty just smelt odd.
I resorted to 3 baths a day and grapefruit products from Body shop.
Knocked my confidence for a bit.Hrt sorted it.
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fivepies · 15/01/2023 16:45

I'm experiencing this (perimenopause though, one of the first of a growing list of symptoms). I ended up using Mitchum and that seems to have sorted it for my armpits.

Meltinthemiddle · 15/01/2023 19:46

Yes I'm using Mitchum too, definitely has helped the arm pit issue. Still smell musky, just a different odour.

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fivepies · 15/01/2023 21:00

It's odd isn't it? I don't quite feel like myself somehow....

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