Sweating Options

[theresa343]

I have been in my forced menopause now for over 11 years and my very personal problem of perspiring in my undies and in general inthe crotch of all my pants is starting to annoy me. Is anyone else having the same symptom? It is persperation and not urination. Powders don't seem to help and neither do anitperspernts. Please any advice is wanted thanks..

[Kalanie]

Hmmm... I wonder if they still make those "feminine hygiene" sprays?  

[Gemini]

Well, I would think the perspiration would actually be coming from the groin area, which is the legs' equivalent of the underarm, if you see what I mean. Therefore any regular deodorant/anti perspirant would do, as you would only be applying it to regular skin, and not more delicate tissue. I would give this a try, theresa, though would not use aerosol, if that is what you normally use, I would choose roll on. Hope you cool down soon! (OOOPS now I re-read your post I see you say antiperspirants don't work, so you have tried them! Sorry, can't think why this would be, or what to suggest )

[HippieHeron]

Therese,  Do you perspire there in the winter, too or only  in the summer?  This has been a terribly hot and humid summer.  I have had that problem myself, but I don't think that it has been meno related with me, because I have always seemed to perspire there off and on in the summer.  Try to dress light, wear cotton underwear and keep cool if you can.  Avoid polyester slacks, especially knit.  If you have chafing problems, powder will probably help, or buy those culotte-type of half slips.  They are really cool to wear under skirts or dresses.

   I have had terrible perspiring on the back of my neck and scalp this summer.   Can this be meno related?  I always wear my hair up in a pony tail or a bun around the house, but for most of  the summer, my hair has never been dry.  When I wash it, it won't blow dry because of the humidity and then I started perspiring and it gets really bad.  

[Kalanie]

Hi Ruth...

Most of the prespiring I do seems to be on the back of my head and neck since I have been peri, and when I have night sweats, my head is always soaked (and smelly, lol) when I wake up.  We have alot of sweat glands in the lower region of our head... right above the neck.  I never used to prespire anywhere much at all, so I am concluding this is meno-related.  

P.S.  I am serious about the feminine hygiene sprays... that wasn't a flippant reply... does anyone remember when they were very popular in the 70's and know if they still make them?

(Edited by Kalanie at 12:25 pm on Aug. 25, 2002)

[Gemini]

Yes I do remember, Vickie, they were called Femfresh, or were here anyway. Don't know if they are still around, maybe they are

[Kalanie]

Hi Beth... We used to have several brands of them (I don't recall that name), but I haven't paid much attention in the past few years.  I had a friend who was a salesman for Proctor and Gamble and he used to give them to me for nothing.  

[HippieHeron]

Were they made by Massengill or Summer's Eve?  It seems to me that I remember the douche brands having them.  

  Thanks for your reply, Vickie.  It seems that most of these unusual, uncomfortable symptoms that we never had before are meno related.  I just hope that this one (head sweating) stops when the weather gets cooler.  

(Edited by HippieHeron at 1:16 pm on Aug. 26, 2002)

[Kalanie]

Hi Ruth...  I think the head sweating declines somewhat for me when the weather is cooler, so maybe you will have some relief soon.  :)  I also have them alot less with the bio-identical HRT, so I am sure they must be meno related.

I think those companies also made those sprays, if I remember correctly... there were lots of different kinds.  I guess they went out of style, but I thought they could be an answer for Theresa.    

[Suzie]

HI Kalanie,I think the sprays were found to be harmful to the uterus and ovaries. I've also heard that about applying powder down there. It seems strange because it's only on the outside that you would use it, but I'm sure I heard that somewhere.

Suzie

[chriscarol]

&nbsp; &nbsp; Talc has been linked to ovarian cancer, so I'd<br>avoid powdering the area. &nbsp;I've never heard of the<br>sprays causing cancer, but they can cause irritation.<br>If the odor is truly bad, I'd consult my physician.

[Kalanie]

Hi Suzie...Wow, that is interesting, since it's sprayed on the outside.  I guess maybe they aren't on the market anymore then.  Thx for the info.  :)

Hi Chriscarol...Now I know why they took talcum out of baby powder....linked to cancer, I guess.  Well, maybe baby powder would be ok, then, because it doesn't contain talcum anymore...cornstarch, instead.  I didn't know that until my daughter told me... 2 babies, you know.  :biggrin:

[chriscarol]

Vickie,<br> &nbsp; &nbsp; That is interesting about the baby powder. &nbsp;I<br>assumed it still contained talc. &nbsp;I haven't heard<br>anything negative about cornstarch.

[Kalanie]

Chriscarol... Yes, one day I told my daughter she could use the baby powder up in my med cabinet when she forgot to bring some over here with the baby...bought it yrs ago... she wouldn't use it and told me why.  When I got the chance I looked at hers, and, sure enough, no talcum in it anymore.  I don't think cornstarch is any problem at all, in fact, they used to say to use it on diaper rashes.  

[Gemini]

I have heard about the link between talc and ovarian cancer, preumably the particles are so minute they can migrate upwards! It is baby powder that I love to use, but I avoid it now because of the link. I shall have to go upstairs and see if my powder contains cornstarch rather than talc, it may be different here.

[debrikkia]

There are several good powders that do not contain talc--your health food store will have some good "natural" ones that can be used in sensitive areas.  There are also still some of the feminine sprays and "refreshers" on the market, but again, check your health food store first.  The ones you would find there will more than likely not contain fragrance, which can be irritating.  There are also feminine wipes that are all natural, and flushable that could help with the sweating problem--you can use them as often as necessary without irritation--just make sure you pat yourself dry afterwards.  Hope this helps.

Debbi

[Kalanie]

Hi Debbi...  Regular old baby powder (like Johnson and Johnson) does not contain talcum anymore...it is made with cornstarch.  So beth... did you check yet... what's it contain in the UK?

[HippieHeron]

Thanks for the reply, Vickie.  That sure is a relief to know that the head sweating will go away when it gets cooler!  :cheesy:   I never had it this bad in the summer before.  Today I am in air conditioning and it is better.  I hate to say it, but I will be glad to see autumn coming!  I just hope that it is a very long and very beautiful autumn!  :cheesy:

[Kalanie]

I rather like summer here, Ruth, but, of course, it's nowhere near as hot here as it is in most places.  Soon it will be getting very damp here, and the heat will get turned down jusy enough to make me stiff in the mornings.  But, I am certainly glad you are doing better today in the AC!  :)

[theresa343]

Thank you all you generous and wonderful people. I have dedcide to try many of the suggestions. But when I am glistening with perspiration and everyone else has jeans and sweat shirts on I feel so weird.

[sherri]

Yeah, the douche companies had the sprays, but then so did a few others.   The talc was found to be dangerous-women switched to using cornstarch which was linked with increased yeast infections (still, not as dangerous as talc).   Now, as Debbie has posted, I've seen some other stuff on the market (plus, the "feminine wipes" came out).   As she said, I would avoid the stuff with fragrances, etc.  That said, yes, some of my extra sweating was down there - I made sure to use one of those wipes frequently, made sure that I only wore very breathable clothes down there and even used some baby powder on the hottest days.I don't seem to have the problem now - I've moved north quite a ways and am taking estrogen (hyster).   I don't plan on going off of the estrogen for a couple years ('course, you never know).

Sherri

[Gemini]

I checked, Vickie. My Johnsons' Baby Powder does contain talc

[Kalanie]

Well, Beth... I wonder if those nasty Johnson and Johnson people are still using talc where they can get away with it?   Maybe look on the store shelf at other brands and see if they also still contain talc?  I'm real curious now!  :)

[Gemini]

I shall do my shopping research for you, Vickie! Needs me to remember to take my reading glasses with me when shopping though, othewise I can't read the ingredients anyway!

[Kalanie]

Hahaha, Beth...you sound like me with my glasses...  thanks for the research.  :)

[Gemini]

Right Vickie, just so you know, I went into town today, to 'Lush' one of my favourite shops. They make all sorts of toiletries, bath stuff, skin care etc, all made from naural ingredients and not tested on animals. You always know if there is a Lush shop nearby, as the wonderful smell greets you long before you reach the shop!Anyway, I looked at their talc, called dusting powders, and there is no talc in them, it is cornstarch. I bought one called 'Silky Underwear' which had cocoa butter, vanilla and geranium in it, a lovely delicate scent, similar to baby powder, but safer for me

[Kalanie]

Ooooo, Beth, good research, so far, and the added bonus of getting yourself a wonderful dusting powder!