I have been to the doctor and I know that I dont have an std. I just had a baby 8 months ago. I have used the feminine douche and I cant figure out what it could be from. I really dont want to have inter course anymore because I am afraid that my husband is going to notice and think bad of me. I am out of options. And I cant figure out what to do.
2006-09-29 07:20:14 · 11 answers · asked by LuCkY 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
You should not use douches. Your vagina is self-cleansing, and all the germs and bacteria come out on their own. By douching, you're taking water/vinegar (or whatever it's made of) and pushing everything right back up inside.
You said you went to the doctor and it's not an STD. Did he test you for a yeast infection or bacterial vaginosis? They can cause odors.
2006-09-29 09:41:25 · answer #1 · answered by brevejunkie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be just the mixture of semen and vaginal fluid your are smelling. If you've been to the doctor and there was no sign of infection, then that is your most likely culprit. You really should avoid douche. The vagina is self cleaning, and that douche can throw off the balance of normal flora and pH that keep it feeling and smelling healthy and normal. Douche can do more damage than good.
2006-09-29 07:30:06 · answer #2 · answered by Jamie A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is probably bacterial vaginosis its very common i have had it several times usually after i get off my period and it does cause a smell after sex it is uncomfortable and i worry if he notices it doesnt cause pain or ich and u often have a discharge that is white and often watery as far as docs know it isnt sexually transmitted but you can get it from having multiple partners its easily cured with a week of pills he will subscribe go to the doc an tell him you think it may be bacterial vaginosis. it can often be confused as a yeast infection. also it may be all in your head my gynecoligist said we will notice any different kind of smell and can over exagerate it but men often dont knotice or care they seem to like our smell even though we often dont but hey i guess thats why they like us.. oh an try not to douche that pushes bacteria further up into your body and can cause more problems
2006-09-29 07:48:51 · answer #3 · answered by Emily May 11/10/08 :) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a yeast infection or something like that see the doctor again and talk more about it.....in the meantime just spray a summer eve spray before you have sex....DONT give up sex....remember to pee after sex to expel anything that doesn't belong up there....Good luck
2006-09-29 07:32:08 · answer #4 · answered by Lovely B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not to worry some women bodies can't stand the semen it takes in nor the douches. Try norforms they are more sensitive to your body. Your body chemicals are reacting and it happens to the best of us.......
2006-09-29 07:33:26 · answer #5 · answered by monie42003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only thing I can think of is if it kind of smells like chlorine then it is semen If not call your doc you could have some kind of infection from childbirth
2006-09-29 07:24:16 · answer #6 · answered by rye252000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably a bacterial infection, and a douche is only going to make it worse. go to the doctor.
2006-09-29 08:39:48 · answer #7 · answered by Queen D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could be allergic to your husbands sperm. I know it sounds crazy but it could be that your chemistry and his don't work very well together. I would talk to you doc about that possibility.
2006-09-29 07:30:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should tell your husband your concerns. I think it is stale semen. You should clean yourself after sex. You might have him try a condom and see if that helps any.
I don't think he would be complaining about it after sex.
2006-09-29 09:58:54 · answer #9 · answered by patweb01 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bacterial vaginosis, a type of vaginitis - do a search for it online. there is a lot of information out there.
2006-09-29 07:26:35 · answer #10 · answered by love2dance 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋