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What Causes Foul Smelling Vaginal Odor?
Question: Good day doctor... am 22 years old and am sexually active,my vagina use to have normal odour but lately I notice some foul smell about 5 hours after I take a bath.i use only warm water to wash and clean up I don't use soup.i maintain proper hygiene.what can I do to make my vagina smell nicely
Brief Answer:
Follow the following tips
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear and thanks for your query.
I understand your issue and I will assist to help you.
This is a common issue in women and in the majority of cases is caused by bacterial vaginosis or it may be caused from urine odor.
Hence get a vaginal with urinalysis done to rule out the most common cause of foul smell odor .
Until you will get vaginal swab and urinalysis I will give you some tips:
1.Eat yogurt. Yogurt that contains live cultures introduces probiotics (or good bacteria) into your body.
2.Avoid foods that contain a lot of sugar and yeast. Foods such as bread, beer and mushrooms contain yeast, and the sugar in other foods turns into yeast.
3.Wear cotton underwear. Panty hose and any synthetic material will block some air flow to the area.
4.Apply a mixture of tea tree oil and water to the vaginal area. Mix 170 grams of water with 2 drops of tea tree oil.
5.Soak yourself in apple cider vinegar. Apple cider vinegar is a natural anti-bacterial. Add 1 to 2 cups (240 to 470 ml) of it to your bath water and soak for 20 minutes.
6.Use much liquids(especially water)
All the best
Follow the following tips
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear and thanks for your query.
I understand your issue and I will assist to help you.
This is a common issue in women and in the majority of cases is caused by bacterial vaginosis or it may be caused from urine odor.
Hence get a vaginal with urinalysis done to rule out the most common cause of foul smell odor .
Until you will get vaginal swab and urinalysis I will give you some tips:
1.Eat yogurt. Yogurt that contains live cultures introduces probiotics (or good bacteria) into your body.
2.Avoid foods that contain a lot of sugar and yeast. Foods such as bread, beer and mushrooms contain yeast, and the sugar in other foods turns into yeast.
3.Wear cotton underwear. Panty hose and any synthetic material will block some air flow to the area.
4.Apply a mixture of tea tree oil and water to the vaginal area. Mix 170 grams of water with 2 drops of tea tree oil.
5.Soak yourself in apple cider vinegar. Apple cider vinegar is a natural anti-bacterial. Add 1 to 2 cups (240 to 470 ml) of it to your bath water and soak for 20 minutes.
6.Use much liquids(especially water)
All the best
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
Answered by
Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra
OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
Practicing since :2006
Answered : 1572 Questions
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