I've noticed this for a while, but I have never tried to do anything about it.My boyfriend mentioned it a few weeks ago.We went to the clinic to get tested and so forth, but that slipped my mind. I have a fishy/rotten smell in my vaginal area.It started when I withdrew from the birth control pill.That was like in July or August.Shouldn't the smell be gone by now.May not drinking water play a role in this funky smell?I don't want to go to the doctor yet because it's too embarassing, and I hate taking pills.Is there anything I can do to get rid of the odour myself.I started drinking two glasses of water tonight, and I washed my vagina with detol antibacteria fluid.Any suggestions?Please help!
2006-12-13 13:59:30 · 28 answers · asked by reggaesoul 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
This is most like bacterial vaginosis. Please do not be embarassed about this. Go to your gynecologist. That's what they are there for. To help you become healthy!!! A bacterial infection is cleared up with Flagyl by mouth or by using Metro-Gel in the vagina. Also, you can use Clindesse which is a much better choice!!! One dose and you are done!!
Please take care of yourself and don't suffer. The odor is terrible for YOU to smell. Don't go on for too long with this. You deserve to be free from this one!!!
Good luck!
2006-12-13 14:10:48 · answer #1 · answered by Kokomira 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The smell is more than likely a bacteria. Or if you are having sex unprotected then it can come from the vaginal fluid and the semen. Unless you are told to by a doctor I would not douche. This removes the natural enzymes in the vaginal area and can prevent the mucus that forms in there from naturally flushing the body out. There is an acid based fluid in the vagina that fights off infections when the balance of the acid is thrown off by douching it can cause an odor causing bacteria. Also if there has been any anal sex with your boyfriend and then the penis has been placed in the vagina the fecal material can get in there and cause an infection.
As far as going to the doctor and talking to them about this girl you have to get over that. OBGYN's are trained in this type of stuff. They have seen it and smelled it all. I would think that just a gentle soap on the outside of the vagina and the labia minora ( the lips) will calm down the smell. Wash daily and rinse each time after sex. If it does not improve or go away talk to your doctor something serious could be wrong.
2006-12-13 22:14:03 · answer #2 · answered by Feather 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could very well have an infection of your vagina or even inside of your uterus. If you were tested and have not heard anything from them, you should give them a call and find out what the results were. If the results came back as positive for infection they will give you a prescription for an antibiotic that will work efficiently against the bacteria and get rid of it.
As far as douching with any antibacterial fluids..that is not a good idea..you could cause the bacteria to become worse and unresponsive to what the Dr. will give you, making the infection way harder to eliminate.
Do not be embarrased.. go to your Doctor and have something done immediately.. you can be guaranteed that your Doc has seen worse and smelled worse in his/her line of work.
2006-12-13 22:10:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had the same issue. It scared the crap out of me to go to the doctor, but I just mustered up the guts and went. I had the nicest little doctor, and she was so comforting. There is absolutely nothing to be embarassed about. These doctors see tons ofvaginas every day. Different shapes, sizes, colours, etc. They have seen it all. Well, I had bacterial vaginosis. I had to take a pill twice a day for 7 days. And it was gone. All bacterial vaginosis is is an imbalence of PH in your vagina. Perfectly normal, not sexually transmitted. So go to the doc! It's no big deal.
2006-12-13 23:27:45 · answer #4 · answered by veronikill 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You could have bacterial vaginosis or a yeast infection. Usually, a yeast infection presents itself with thick discharge and a strong fishy odor, especially after sex. It can also make sex painful.
Your best bet is to get back to your doctor and be examined, especially if it's gone on this long. If a yeast infection is confirmed, your doctor will probably advise you to abstain from sex and use one of the Monistat products--7 and 3 have the best reputation for curing them. Bacterial vaginosis is different and might require antibiotics to cure.
2006-12-13 22:05:22 · answer #5 · answered by shoujomaniac101 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Probably Trichomoniasis. Type that word in on the web and you will get information. Regardless it's time to go to the GYN. Women do not naturally smell like fish! Actually women do not naturally smell. That is always an indicator something is up. Hope this helps.
2006-12-14 05:11:56 · answer #6 · answered by Melinda 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
jet some plain yogurt into your vaginal canal. Let sit for 30 minutes then rince in warm water.
Repeat with whipped cream and a cherry. Then wear a gimp outfit and get all kinds of crazy.
2006-12-13 22:23:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you need to go to the Dr to find out if it is a bacterial infection, or a yeast infection. Different typr of perscriptions for both. And going off the pill will not give you an oder like that....only an infection will
2006-12-13 22:08:22 · answer #8 · answered by kim s 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like bacterial vaginosis to me. I had it when I was 19. If that's what you have, you will need antibiotics. Not a big deal...no need to be embarrassed, it's very common. The Rx starts working really quickly.
2006-12-13 22:14:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might have bacterial vaginosis (look it up), which is not an STD, but needs to be treated. Don't be embarrased, its not uncommon for a woman to have this. Actually, you could have trichinosis (dont look that up), and you would still need to be treated. Bottom line is get to the doc.
2006-12-13 22:04:21 · answer #10 · answered by michalakd 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋