There are many topics due to the delicacy of which a woman does not want to seek the advice of a specialist if something bothers her. One of these topics is the smell of the vagina, which very often accompanies many diseases of the genitals.
It is necessary to dwell on this issue in more detail. So, in a healthy woman, vaginal discharge does not have an unpleasant odor and does not cause discomfort. If the listed symptoms exist, it means that there is some gynecological disease that provokes their occurrence.
The strong odor from the vagina, as a rule, has a fishy aroma. It is important to note that personal hygiene has absolutely nothing to do with this smell. It arises not as a consequence of uncleanliness, but as a consequence of an illness.
Remember that natural vaginal discharge is almost transparent and does not smell. Before menstruation, during pregnancy, in a stressful state or in a state of arousal, the amount of discharge increases. On average, their normal number ranges from 1 to 4.5 cm (trace on shorts).
The unpleasant odor from the vagina must be eliminated, in particular, to eliminate the disease itself. To do this, you need to correctly diagnose the cause of its appearance. To find out how to get rid of the smell from the vagina, a specialist examination is required (smear, blood test for RW and biochemistry, possibly ultrasound).
There are several reasons that can cause an unpleasant odor from the vagina:
- The development of bacterial vaginosis.
- The initial stage of thrush. At later stages of the disease, the smell becomes sharp, the discharge becomes cloudy, burning and itching become unbearable.
- Improper genital hygiene. It is important to know that too much hygiene of the genitals can do just as much harm as its insufficient amount. Using disinfectants, we clean and dry the mucous membrane from its natural protective ball, and it becomes more vulnerable to bacteria.
- Frequent douching. In this case, all bacteria are also washed out, including excessive mucosal cleansing.
- As a rule, birth control pills can cause odor from the vagina. As you know, the female body is individual, and each type of pill is characterized by side effects that may or may not be. Therefore, using this type of contraception, do not exclude that it can be the cause of your problems with the unpleasant smell of secretions.
- An unpleasant odor from the vagina can appear when a woman has too frequent a change in her sexual partner. As a result of this, many other diseases of the female genital organs also develop.
- Naturally, one should not forget that the presence of sexually transmitted diseases (chlamydia, gonorrhea) can cause the appearance of such a smell. Also, the development of uterine cancer can become its cause (although in the presence of this disease there are much more symptoms and manifestations).
You should immediately consult a doctor to explain the smell from the vagina, treatment should begin as soon as possible.
As a rule, in the presence of diseases of the gynecological profile, antibiotics are prescribed, antifungal suppositories, tablets and spray are also used. Remember that smell is only an outward manifestation of the disease. By eliminating the disease itself, cure this very unpleasant symptom, which spoils both your well-being and relationships with a man.
Be careful, do not neglect your own health, so as not to create more serious problems!