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What Causes Bad Vaginal Odor After Having Intercourse?
I have this bad odor coming from my vagina, it smells like something died. right after having sex i could smell it. I recently just got overmy period a couple of days ago, and u do not douche because my ibgyn told me that iitis unhealthy . What could this be?
Tue, 7 Apr 2020
Hello,
The issue of bad vaginal odor is definite concern of vaginal or cervical infection through bacteria or fungi most likely. Guidelines at present:
- Plenty of liquids to maintain hydration and prevent secondary urinary infection
- Vaginal hygiene care with antiseptic liquid or soap
- Wear loose, clean, cotton inner wears avoid tight jeans
- Do not go for prolong use of same tampon
- Avoid visit to public urinals (a place for high transmission possibility
of various pathogenic bugs)
- Avoid intercourse till recovery
- Control of blood sugar
- Get a vaginal or cervical swab report in the lab
- Prescription of anti fungal and anti-bacterial medications like fluconazole and metronidazole, azithromycin or fluoroquinolones
- Vaginal medications as pessaries for fungal control with miconazole or clotrimazole
In suspected cases as Chlamydia, sex partner also needs therapy with metronidazole tablet for a period of 7-14 days.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
The issue of bad vaginal odor is definite concern of vaginal or cervical infection through bacteria or fungi most likely. Guidelines at present:
- Plenty of liquids to maintain hydration and prevent secondary urinary infection
- Vaginal hygiene care with antiseptic liquid or soap
- Wear loose, clean, cotton inner wears avoid tight jeans
- Do not go for prolong use of same tampon
- Avoid visit to public urinals (a place for high transmission possibility
of various pathogenic bugs)
- Avoid intercourse till recovery
- Control of blood sugar
- Get a vaginal or cervical swab report in the lab
- Prescription of anti fungal and anti-bacterial medications like fluconazole and metronidazole, azithromycin or fluoroquinolones
- Vaginal medications as pessaries for fungal control with miconazole or clotrimazole
In suspected cases as Chlamydia, sex partner also needs therapy with metronidazole tablet for a period of 7-14 days.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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