i have a really nasty odor from my vaginal area...
i shower every day, and wear cotton underware, how do i make the smell go away?
2006-11-14 12:00:24 · 17 answers · asked by ifunky_monkey13 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Go to the Dr. you have an infection of some sort. It sounds like you have Bacterial Vaginosis. You need to see a Dr. to fix this.
Don't DOUCHE!!!!! you will mess up your PH balance even more and you will be miserably sore!!
2006-11-14 12:03:54 · answer #1 · answered by Daughtry-luver 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First when you wipe after urinating - wipe from front to back-young ladies are very susceptible to bacterial invasions -your soap maybe too strong for your skin type down there -thus causing odors from your area rejecting the soap- cotton under ware are good but don't wear them too tight - in such a case pick up some panty-shields and change them maybe twice a day to stay dry and odorless."SUMMERS EVE" has a very broad range of feminine products - wash soap - cleansing cloths - deodorant spray etc..
If you cannot afford all the products - start out using the spray that eliminates "odors" and keep you dry - before trying the products try using a separate cloth for down there and a non perfumed soap.
2006-11-14 12:32:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be a number of things but to make sure go let your doctor check it out. Different food and beverages can change the odor there too. During the meantime your drug store carries different feminine odor wipes and/or powders. Also try vinegar/water douches every 4 or 5 days. Good luck.
2006-11-14 12:07:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
DON'T DOUCHE!!! The odor is a sign of infection - get to the doctor. Douching is only going to make things a LOT worse and might also interfere with the diagnosis. This is not something to treat on your own - go to the doctor ASAP.
2006-11-17 17:28:47 · answer #4 · answered by Maple 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop menstrual odor before it has a chance to start. If you use pads, change them more frequently. Or you can try using tampons, which collect the menstrual fluid inside your body and can reduce odor significantly.
2006-11-14 12:20:58 · answer #5 · answered by mexicoroxs1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had that problem and I thought it was a yeast infection. The gyno done a swab and found out it was bacterial. they gave me a cream and it was gone in no time. It will not get better on it's own..go see a DOC
2006-11-14 13:04:18 · answer #6 · answered by chilover 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
diet and hygene once you have ruled out infection..to check for infection; stick finger all the way in, pull out; if the *tip* of your finger smells, infection; if it doesn't, it could just be you're sweating too much or poor diet.
2006-11-14 16:03:20 · answer #7 · answered by rynay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might try one of the vinegar douches that are sold over the counter in drug stores and discount stores. You probably have an infection of some sort. If the douche doesn't help, see your doctor.
2006-11-14 12:03:11 · answer #8 · answered by dbarnes3 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
A visit to the doctor.
2006-11-14 12:01:34 · answer #9 · answered by Kandy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try getting a wetwipe and put a small dab of soap on it. rub in the soap and clean ur vagina. the sides and the inside. after doing this daily and it doesnt help, visit a doctor
2006-11-14 12:03:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋