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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: KarineT on July 17, 2020, 08:27:04 AM

Title: Heightened sense of smell sensitivy
Post by: KarineT on July 17, 2020, 08:27:04 AM

Hello,

Does anyone find that they have developed a sensitivity to smell due to the menopause?  For example I can't stand the smell of some perfumes which would not have bothered me in the past.

Title: Re: Heightened sense of smell sensitivy
Post by: CLKD on July 17, 2020, 11:10:48 AM

When I was on The Pill the smell that bothered me was garbage.  It wasn't until I stopped taking it that I realised.  Then I could smell roses etc. again. 

When I was given Tamoxifen my sense of smell altered.  I could smell every ingredient of a Dundee cake which DH had baked, even the 2 tablespoons of water.  It was in a tin with the lid down and behind a closed door  :-\

Title: Re: Heightened sense of smell sensitivy
Post by: KarineT on July 17, 2020, 12:37:06 PM

I sometimes get sensitive to noise and light as well.  All of these never bother bothered me before.

Title: Re: Heightened sense of smell sensitivy
Post by: Sparrow on July 17, 2020, 12:46:21 PM

It's probably non allergic retinitis

I have this.  Anything strong smelling, be it perfumes or cleaning products, sets me off. 

I could sneeze for England. ;D

Title: Re: Heightened sense of smell sensitivy
Post by: Fusseh on July 17, 2020, 03:11:14 PM

I have developed a super sensitivity to smells. Worst is husband's coffee.  Urrrggghhh. I can really smell our furniture as well, which no one else can. These smells can make me really nauseous. I have definitely noticed this as one of my symptom of peri phase.

Title: Re: Heightened sense of smell sensitivy
Post by: KarineT on July 17, 2020, 05:32:47 PM

Then I'm not the only one.

Title: Re: Heightened sense of smell sensitivy
Post by: Sparkler on July 18, 2020, 07:39:19 AM

It’s weird isn’t it? I can’t do with loud noises, especially a background radio show or Music, although I will happily listen to music in he car. I can smell everything. Damp washing is the worst, plus any kind of bin smell. I am often saying ‘what’s that smell?’ An no one else knows what I am talking about.

I have suffered very occasional migraines through my life and have always been sensitive to bright flashing lights.

It would be lovely to feel normal again. I guess we just have to get used to the new normal.
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Title: Re: Heightened sense of smell sensitivy
Post by: CLKD on July 18, 2020, 07:42:50 AM

We have a thread about noise  ::)

Garbage was the worst for me until I stopped The Pill.

Title: Re: Heightened sense of smell sensitivy
Post by: Sparkler on July 18, 2020, 07:53:15 AM

Small comfort - I reckon I would notice COVID if my sense of smell went!
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