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This genital tract infection is caused by an overgrowth of bacteria that usually live in small numbers in your vagina. You may or may not have symptoms with BV. If you do, you may notice a thin, milky white or gray discharge with a foul or fishy smell. (This odor is most apparent after sex.) You might also have some irritation or itching around your vagina and vulva, though at least half of all women with BV have no symptoms.

Yeast infections are caused by microscopic fungi in the Candida family. This bug is found in the vaginas of nearly one third of all women and only becomes a problem when it grows so fast that it overwhelms other competing microorganisms. Your increased estrogen level during pregnancy causes your vagina to produce more glycogen, making it even easier for yeast to grow there. (Some researchers think estrogen also has a direct effect on yeast, causing it both to grow faster and to stick to the walls of the vagina better.)

How can I prevent these infections?
• Wear breathable cotton underwear; avoid pantyhose and tight pants.
• Sleep without underwear to allow air to get to your genital area.
• Avoid bubble baths and long baths, and don't sit around in a wet bathing suit.
• Avoid perfumed soaps, scented laundry detergent, feminine hygiene sprays, and douches.
• Always wipe from front to back.
• Eat yogurt that contains Lactobacillus acidophilus, which may help restore the proper bacterial balance in your vagina.
• Drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day.
• Drink cranberry juice. It may discourage new bacteria from taking hold.
• Don't ignore the urge to pee. And when you urinate, lean forward to help empty your bladder completely.
. please go visit a doctor.

2007-03-20 23:07:51 · answer #1 · answered by marisa 2 · 1 0

If your vagina has a bad "fishy" odor, it could be from a common STD called gardnerella.

It is possible, however to get a gardnerella infection without sexual activity.

It develops when there is an increase in “harmful” bacteria and fewer “good” bacteria in the vagina.

If you are sexually active, then both partners should be treated, as sometimes one can have it without any symptoms.

It is easily treatable by a doctor.

2007-03-20 22:09:13 · answer #2 · answered by froggie 4 · 0 0

Eating yogurt regularly is good preventative maintenance. And inserting plain unflavored yogurt into your vagina is a good home remedy, but it has to be unflavred because flavored contains sugar which yeast loves. Other than that it's probably a good idea to ask a doctor.

2007-03-20 22:46:15 · answer #3 · answered by brian 2 · 0 0

see a doctor you might have an infection of some kind it sometimes commen if you been some where in mud or sometimes its self attained if women go bathroom and wipe from back to front you might be putting bacteria from the back and moving to the front if your doing this use female wipes and wipe front to back but you must see your doctor since you already obtaining an infection of some sort.

2007-03-20 22:08:59 · answer #4 · answered by drakken 1 · 0 0

Sounds like you might have an infection going. Pls see your dr to find out if this smell is indeed infection related.

2007-03-20 22:36:30 · answer #5 · answered by sokokl 7 · 0 0

Take a shower everyday, change underwear daily. Wash your genitals off after you use the bathroom.

2007-03-20 22:05:04 · answer #6 · answered by Dr Dee 7 · 0 0

You may have a bacterial infection. See your Gynecologist as soon as possible.

2007-03-20 22:04:51 · answer #7 · answered by SpaGrl 2 · 1 0

introduce your nether regions to Mr. soap, and Mr. Water. Clean yourself off real nice like. No guy is gonna want to get into that smelly stuff. My god! Ya nasty bastard.

2007-03-20 23:41:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0 2

go see a doctor. eat more yogurt.

2007-03-20 22:04:23 · answer #9 · answered by croWnie 4 · 0 0

u should go to the doctor and don't shine about your query.

2007-03-20 23:10:40 · answer #10 · answered by PG_13 5 · 0 0

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