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What Causes Bad Odour From The Vagina?

I ve never had an std before & do not know if I have one for sure now. In May this year I was told I had a slight uti after a u.a. was done when I was admitted to the hospital for something else. I had no symptoms like burning when urinating or going more than usual, etc.. I did kinda stink in my vaginal area kinda like b.o., but I thought the smell was bc I had been sweating a lot bc it was hot in my room & I was wearing paper scrubs the hospital put me in after they had me change from my clothes. So the dr prescribed Bactrim for 3 days for the mild uti they said I have. I felt fine & the smell had gone away. After I got home from the hospital I was sexually active with the same guy I was sexually active with prior to my hospital stay. The smell is back. I shower everyday & use Summer s Eve to keep my vagina s pH normal. I did have 2 menstrual cycles in June which is also not normal for me. I douche after each cycle with a vinegar & water douche just to feel clean once my cycle is done. I don t have any burning, fever, chills, itching, discharge or any other symptoms that would concern me. As I ve been reading online apparently not everyone has symptoms if they have symptoms. I don t have health insurance & I don t work so I can t go to the doctor. I do however have a script of Bactrim on hand. Will Bactrim treat & cure me if I do have an std? It seemed to make the odor completely go away before. I have reason to believe my partner has been unfaithful to me. I don t want to be back with him in anyway especially if he s given me a std. I have not been unfaithful & have only been with him so if I do have a std he would definitely be the one that gave it to me.
Tue, 15 Oct 2019
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General Surgeon 's  Response
Hello,

The symptoms are more consistent with infective causes like yeast or bacterial vaginosis. Consult a gynecologist and plan for a vaginal swab to confirm the diagnosis. As of now, you can use Clotrimazole lotion to cleanse your genitals.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Bad Odour From The Vagina?

Hello, The symptoms are more consistent with infective causes like yeast or bacterial vaginosis. Consult a gynecologist and plan for a vaginal swab to confirm the diagnosis. As of now, you can use Clotrimazole lotion to cleanse your genitals. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician