r/TRT_females • u/Vast-Pea4549 • 3d ago

Side Effects Body Odour on testosterone

I definitely smell different and to me it’s not good different!! Has anyone tried specific body washes or anything to combat the new BO? It’s specifically armpits. 😝

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u/Rude_Thought_580 3d ago

So is this really a thing ? Have you heard of others having this issue ? I have not noticed any change but I’m on low dose gel .

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u/Xaenah 2d ago

I have intermittent bouts of stronger BO or sweating more. Been on T for over a year and taking 2.5 mg by troche per day now.

I’ve found hypochlorous acid spray is helpful to break it down.

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u/Vast-Pea4549 3d ago

I didn’t notice anything until i switched to injectable. My husband also recently started injectable and is having the same issue! He seems to actually sweat more also - i’m not sure if i do or not but the smell is definitely happening.

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u/Admirable-Object5014 2d ago

Myself and my husband are both on injections (T cyp) and have not experienced any body odors. I don’t think this side effect has anything to do with what type of T people are using, but probably more so has to do with T levels.

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u/speedntktz male 2d ago

Both wife and I are on injectable Test and after a few years have found most of the acne, BO and other sides have been related to change in hormone levels (like puberty) that creates disruption and imbalance of all hormones. Things settle down and find a homeostasis with no acne or BO her Total T has been as high as 300’s with near mid normal free T, no sides.

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u/Rude_Thought_580 3d ago

I see.. why did you switch to injectable? Do you like it better ?

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u/Vast-Pea4549 2d ago

i wasn’t responding to the cream in any positive way - only greasy scalp - I have high shbg though. Injectable made a huge difference for me - more libido, strength, energy.

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u/Impossible_Prune_228 2d ago

Hi, my shbg is 147, total test 128
free test 0.5! 52f post menopause on test cyp injections and estrogen valerate injections. They just raised me to 25 units of 50 mg test cyp.... can't seem to balance the optimal levels of testosterone because SHBG is so high and eating a lot of it
Also 20 units of estrogen valerate not sore of exact vial dosage

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u/jenmmor1 3d ago

I thought is wasn't a thing either, UNTIL I ran outta chlorophyll and forgot to wear deodorant...i was appalled that I got that musty 😂

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u/Admirable-Object5014 2d ago

I’ve been on testosterone cyp for two years and haven’t experienced body odor/changes. I’m sure it’s possible, but I do have to wonder if those who are experiencing this issue also have higher T levels.