Suggest Treatment For Awful Body Odor In Menopause State

Posted on Fri, 8 Aug 2014

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Question : I hope you can help me. I have been suffering with body odor that smells like a skunk. This has been going on for several years. I am 55 years old. I have seen my gynecologist. I am going throught menopause, my gyn seems to think its hormonal. She prescribed Vagifem tablets, I use them twice a week and estrace which I also use twice a week. I also use an over the counter feminine gel cream every three days by Monistat. This problem is embarassing and depressing. I don't want to go on vacation or be in a car for long periods of time because I don't know when my body will give off this odor. I know this problem is not in my head because I do hear people say I smell a skunk and I have heard people talking about me. Please help, this problem is ruining my life. Thank you so much.

Answered by Dr. Som Biswas (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hi

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.

Is the odor from your whole body or only from your genitals ?

Do you have any associated white discharge per vagina?

Do you sweat excessively or have excessive body hair ?

Are you on any medications than those written by you ?

Do you have any skin changes ?

Please do answer these as it will help me to understand your problem better .

Feel free to consult me directly
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Regards

Dr. Som Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Som Biswas (5 days later)

HI Dr. Biswas - The odor is coming from the vaginal area. My answer is no to all of the questions you asked. The other two medications I am taking are: Diovan 320MG for blood pressure and lipitor 10mg for cholesterol. Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Som Biswas (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Dear Mitchellstee ,

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXX ,

If it is from the vagina then you have to get a pap smear and a vaginal swab culture as it can be a pelvic infection or sometimes even cancer cervix.

I am not saying that it is any of the above but there is a possibility.

Do follow up with the report.

Dr. Som MD

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Som Biswas (45 hours later)

Thank you Dr. XXXXXXX - I have had a pap smear and a vaginal swab culture. Nothing showed up. My gyn said she doesn't smell anything, she probably doesn't because the odor isn't constant. Thanks for your help.

Answered by Dr. Som Biswas (15 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hi

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX ,

Sorry for the delay.

Good that nothing showed up on the investigations. It means it is nothing serious.

Do not worry. Apply some vaginal perfume solution ( plenty in the market ).

Regards

Dr. Som Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar