I have read on the Forum where some women use Norforms which is a suppository...Either that or check with your doctor to see if you have a yeast infection...

Hope this helps......

Caroline

I think you mis understood; it's body odor (underarm), not vaginal odor.

I am sorry about that...I kind of deal with both with talking to women...One of the things that I felt helped was using Baby Powder...Some people say a different diet, but I think stress brings a lot of this into play...

I wish I could give you some better answers on this but I am sure other women can help who have battled this recently...

Take care,
Caroline

I did find this on controlling body odor, so hopefully it may help...

"Conventional wisdom suggests that perspiration is the cause of body odor. However, perspiration by itself is basically odorless, but it is the bacteria and odors coming from other sources that are the real culprits. Anaerobic bacteria, which flourish when your body doesn't have enough oxygen, may well be the cause of your body odor. As the body's metabolism goes to work, it gives off odors which is the body's way of ridding itself of waste products. Any imbalances in metabolism will result in stronger odors.

Since we are talking about waste products you must consider toxins as a possible cause of body odor. In today's world we are bombarded with toxins in our homes, food, and air that accumulate in the body when the organs of elimination cannot dispose of them. The liver and intestines may be clogged up, causing odors to emanate from the body, so we suggest a thorough detoxification program by cleansing the liver, kidneys and colon.

Dietary imbalances, resulting in constipation or a deficiency of magnesium or zinc may be other causes of body odor. section for causes and remedies. Because of a person's body chemistry, some people who eat large quantities of meat or who are vegetarians have a very distinctive body odor which can be quite offensive. Some individuals cannot metabolize foods containing large amounts of chorine, such as eggs, fish, liver and legumes. The result is a "fishy" smell. If you are one of these people, cut out these products and see if this is the cause of your odor. Certain foods and drinks, such as onions, garlic, curry, certain spicy foods, coffee and alcohol, are also prime causes. Fried and baked goods may contain rancid fats and oils that lead to body odor.

Sweat glands (apocrine glands) under the arms and in the groin secrete a substance that is the major non-food/drink related cause of body odor. This substance, which contains protein, carbohydrates, and lipids, often secreted by a surge in sex hormones caused by tense moments or emotional stress, is quickly attacked by bacteria, causing odor. Also, today children are starting puberty much earlier, and this change in hormones may lead to body odor in children younger than previously. Estrogen dominance, often caused by petrochemical products, may trigger the earlier puberty. Drinking sodas out of plastic bottles is one of the leading causes of estrogen dominance."

i had the same problem. and when i mention it to my doctor he laugh and said i was too sensitive. i spent alot of money on different deodarant and nothing help.after 2 years things are startin to change where as its not as bad. clean with wet wipe and and reapply deororant thru out the day or night.

hey thoroid, if I was you I would sack that doctor that was an entirely inappropriate and unprofessional response. menopausal women can experience body odor related to the increasing body heat and wildly changing hormone levels. a few sites have recommended magnesium, zinc, vit A B and C aswell as wheat grass to try to help the body get back in to balance.

bouncingfish has some very good advice here.

I would also recommend a good colon cleanse to help your body rid itself of toxins. Depending on your toxic load and the kit you choose, you may even consider doing two cleanses, one right after the other, or a longer cleanse kit. You can usually find kits at your local health food store.

The skin is the largest organ of the body and is one of the most common routes the body uses to rid itself of toxins. Often times odors are caused by the body cleansing itself of toxins.

In follow up to the cleanse, I would suggest you try to remove as many chemicals from your diet as possible by eating non processed foods or home cooked meals and organic foods whenever possible.

You may wonder why suddenly this may have become an issue. There are many reasons and theories but some are years of accumulated toxic load have now reached a very high level, or hormonal changes associated with menopause are now changing the way your body metabolizes toxins. Toxins come from processed or non organic foods, medications, metabolic waste, the environment, skin products, the list is endless...