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What Causes Bad Vaginal Odor?

Posted on Tue, 27 Dec 2016

Question: I have a irony like smell coming from "down there." It is very faint and no one else notices it but me, but I don't know what it is. It reminds me of the scent I would have during my period, but I'm not on my period. It is not accompanied by any burning, itching, or irritation.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Change in the vaginal flora

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Smell in the vaginal area can be due to slight changes in the vaginal flora.
This do not cause excessive discharge, itching or burning.
However, you may need lactic acid treatment.
I will suggest you to consult an OBGYN specialist to get properly examined internally and get appropriate treatment timely.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (21 minutes later)

What could be the possible cause? Could a medication or supplement be causing it.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (21 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Slight vaginal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, slight vaginal infection may be the cause.
Multivitamin supplementation or drugs like iron may cause such smell.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy