Foul vaginal odor sometimes?

Question

I have had yearly pap smears since I was 18, I'm 22 now. All of em were normal results. I have always had a bad smell from down there at certain times of the month. (I am on birth control pills).
I have no itching, odd discharge, or anything. I have mentioned a slight yellow discharge and the smell to my doc. and he said its normal and the pap came out normal. He said sometime b/c pills can cause the discharge, so that is normal.

It seems when I wear a panty liner, I dont notice any smell. When I do not use a panty liner, the smell is there, to me anyway, its bad...when spread my legs like when i'm sitting, it just smells discusting. Again, with a panty liner no smell.

How do i get rid of the smell. I know I sweat real bad down there, I am a bit overweight. It is very embarassing and I woud like real suggestions from other women who have this problem.

I do try and shave often. Sometimes there still is a bit of hair there.

I wash everyday. I have noticed that I dont smell it as much or at all when i wear cotten panties.

Answer 1

just clean every day, and i know wearing a panty liner sucks but it's much better than smelling, oh and there some powders you can use that help too, you will just have to shop around for the one that is the best for you, (vagasil fem powders and stuff like that)........shhhh i have the same problem

Answer 2

Sorry I don't have this problem, but am sure my suggestions will help!

it is likely that the area down there is 'over heating'. your doctor is right, a little odour or discharge is normal, but if it is a foul smell then you should concentrate on improving your hygiene in the area.

- avoid wearing underwear whenever possible ( when sleeping, wearing a skirt, lounging at home) this will allow fresh air to prevent you from sweating down there

- when you must wear underwear, make sure they are lightweight cotton, and roomy ( no g'strings or thongs unless you have to) this will make the area more breatheable and allow more fresh air to get in

- if you find that you are sweating down there- take a shower if possible.

- if you can't take a shower at the moment - go to the bathroom and freshen up. Get some paper towel or a whole lot of tissue paper then add some soap and clean yourself, then rinse with cool water.

- always shower or freshen up after sex - ALWAYS

- avoid panty liners unless it's during your period, they stifle the area down there. they don't alllow enough air to pass through. it only makes the area more moist and hot and welcoming to bacteria growth.

- for the same reasons, keep pubic hairs shortly trimmed or waxed. it won't make the area too hot and welcoming to bacteria

- as for the smell and discharge coming certain times of the month , that has to do with your ovulation cycle - you may notice it happens just before your period -you can't help that but you can try to manage it better.


I hope these tips help! = - )

Answer 3

First of all. You need to get a new doctor. One that tries to help until the problem is fixed.
Secondly... your problem is common among overweight women. It could be a number of things. But what it sounds like is a cervical infection. I would go to a different doctor and let them know that you think that you have an infection in your cervix. Which is caused by too much good bacteria in the area. It's nothing that you did... and nothing that you can change by bathing, cleansing, changing your panties or anything. You need an antibiotic to cure this. It will just get worse as time goes by.

In the meantime.. I'm sure you bathe daily and change your panties. Continue to wear pantiliners everyday. Buy scented ones if they have them. When you get out of the shower... use a blowdryer down there. Make sure that you completely dry yourself in that whole area. Then use baby powder to make sure that you are really dry... and that you stay dry. This will help tremendously... Do this DAILY. If you can, try to change your panties twice a day (cotton). To continue to stay dry.. if you can't wear pantiliners.

If you feel a little hot or sweaty down there... and you are at home. Don't go and take a shower.. because that will just keep it wet. Go and wipe with toilet paper and then make sure that there is nothing left there.. then go and spread your legs in front of a fan until you are dry. You need to stay as dry as possible at all times.

Do all of this until the doctor does something about it.

Answer 4

maybe its' your detergent.Like perfume it dont' all smell the same on everybodies skin.Maybe that's the case with this too.If Dr. says everything ok.and nothing is wrong. Then I wouldn't worry to much about it.Maybe just were the liners all the time.You could always get a second opinion.

Answer 5

if i were you i would see a gyn and tell him or her what is going on.i know from my own personnel experience. i use a deodorant panty liner and feminine spray that always takes care of the problem.make sure you are drinking plenty of h20 to rid your body of the poisons and even try a douche once a month vinegar and water helps.

best of luck.

Answer 6

no matter what some say, oder is normal. Try removing some hair. hair holds the oder in (makes it smell stronger). Also I use a wipie after going to the bath room. Spray deodorants work well also and cotton panties! I know, they are ugly, but they let you BREATH *lol*. Silky fabrics get wet & stay wet.

Answer 7

I really feel your problem. You have already consulted Doctor. According to Doctor it is not a diseased condition. You have sort out a solution. It is wise to use panty liner.

Answer 8

Bathe daily....change your underwear daily....use a vaginal cleanser like summers eve....Also...make sure after you urinate that your wipe real good because the urine can sit and it can develp an ammonia smell. (which is the urea.) Also try keeping some baby wipes around to freshen up when you can't shower.

Answer 9

you may need to shave, we all sweat and have a discharge. this may help, and shower instead of bath. at least for a couple of days.

Answer 10

I use to be overweight and I DID NOT SMELL BADLY...EVER!
When you are carrying around a lot of EXTRA BEAUTY, you need to take special steps to make sure that others don't become offended by your extra-ness!
BUY and USE as many wipes, lotions, potions, soaps, pills, douches, creams, towelettes, powders, solutions, tampons, scented-pads and liners, etc., etc. as you can AND keep yourself clean!
Your doctor seems to be un-educated/naive/stupid (based on your description) of his reaction to your problem.
GET ANOTHER MEDICAL OPINION...TODAY!
START TODAY BY GOING THE EXTRA-MILE TO KEEP THE ODOR(s) UNDER CONTROL!
IT CAN BE DONE!