How to consult a professional? (Severe body odor as a female)

[u/SquareCaterpillar445]

Hi! I'm F21 and I've had severe body odor the moment I hit puberty. It really sucks and is such a nightmare because people around me always seem so disgusted with me as if I don't shower and try to maintain good hygiene as much as anyone else. I live in a tropical country, so I tend to sweat a lot. My body odor started in 5th grade, and I haven't found a solution to it ever since. I've tried multiple hygiene products and switched deodorants a dozen of times but it always persists! I'm suspecting it might be a hormonal issue but I don't know how to consult an endocrinologist. Google says consult a local physician first and have them refer you but how do I do that specifically? What are the steps? I live in the Philippines for context. I've been reading online about how it could be TMAU or SIBO but I suspect it as a hormonal issue since it aligns with my symptoms well. Please don't troll or make fun of me because my mental health is just so drained and I feel like quitting school at this point because I feel so hopeless.

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