My period has a very noticable fishy smell. Should I take Diflucan for the odor?

Question

It's very embarassing because people can smell it. I have the pink pill so I think I should take it. My family members tell me that they can smell it whenever I get my period. Like when they are sitting next to me. The odor is a strong fishy odor. Yuck. Should I take it to be an outcaste?

I know that the pill is fore yeast infections. I'm hoping that it will take the odor away.

Answer 1

iono bout the pill..but i had the same problem as you when i was younger. my advice would be to wash that area more often and change your pad frequently..the smell is usually from your pad..you can try using tampons..they wont smell at all...

Answer 2

I suggest that you do not take the pill. Instead, I would try changing your mode of protection (tampon, pantyliner, pad) more often. If left on for an extended amount of time then there can be a smell but it still shouldnt be "fishy". Usually, a fishy smell of the vagina indicates that there is some type of infection, most probably bacterial because a yeast infection should not have a fishy smell. I suggest that you make an appointment with a gynecologist in order to talk about the problem you're experiencing and to see if there is an underlying problem that can be taken care of.

Answer 3

I agree with some other answers here. I think you need to be checked out by a Dr. I work in a hospital lab and I can tell you that any time I've ever done a urine test on a woman and it smelled fishy it was a trichomonas infection. You definitely want to get that under control. If that's not what it is, then at the very least this is abnormal and needs to be investigated. Best Wishes!!

Answer 4

Don't take the pill - why take in something that will alter your body chemistry more? What you need to do is go to a doctor to find out what the cause of the odor is. When you're on your period, there is an odor if you don't change your protection frequently enough, but it RARELY gets to the point where other people can smell it. You really should go to the doctor to find out if there is a more serious issue going on. In the meantime, be sure to drink lots of water, eat properly, and change your protection frequently. Each time you change, be sure to thoroughly clean yourself with some damp tissue if you need to.

Answer 5

I think you need to practice better hygiene habits. Take two showers a day while on your period. Make sure you change your pad or tampon on a regular basis. and don't be afraid to use some feminine deodorant spray, or sprinkle some cornstarch powder in your panties. You also may wanna try using some feminine wipes, or just plain baby wipes to freshen up through out the day. Hope this had been of some help.

Answer 6

no. but you probably will anyway & it will not help for anything other than what it is designed for. see an obgyn M.D. for a pap & smears to test for any infection. It probably is just the blood on a kotex, so use a deodorized pad or try the tampax & change them often also.

Answer 7

Diflucan side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any signs of an allergic reaction to Diflucan: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
- headache with chest pain and severe dizziness, fainting, fast or pounding heartbeats;
- fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;
- easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness;
- seizure (convulsions);
- liver problems--nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, tired feeling, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
- skin rash or skin lesions; or
- severe skin reaction--fever, sore throat, swelling in your face or tongue, burning in your eyes, skin pain, followed by a red or purple skin rash that spreads (especially in the face or upper body) and causes blistering and peeling.
Common Diflucan side effects may include:
- stomach pain, diarrhea, upset stomach;
- headache;
- dizziness; or
- changes in your sense of taste.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
See also: Side effects (in more detail)


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Answer 8

Fishy smell is usually trichomonas.

Answer 9

don't take the pill it is for infection,..you are not infected you need to control the odor,..there are many brands of washes douches sprays and treatments in your local grocery store,and /or pharmacy.

Answer 10

My advise would be go to your gyn and ask. You may just have an infection that could be cleared up very easily. Good luck.