Question 1

vaginal odor after menopause? should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It can still mean a vaginal and therefore worth getting checked for.  However, there is a condition known as atrophic vaginitis, an behave like an infection - discharge, itching, painful sex - but a consequence of drying of the vaginal mucosa because of the lack of secretions due to dramatic decrease of estrogen after menopause.

Question 2

had a hyst. am 54 yrs old. can menopause cause vaginal odor?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Menopausal changes can cause change in vaginal bacterial flora which could produce odor.

Question 3

how can i cure vaginal odor?

Accepted Answer

Probiotics: Generally, when the pH of the vagina is off, bacteria and yeast can grow instead of the body's normal flora.  This can create smells and abnormal discharge.  Read more at:
http://www.Drfinke.Com/2011/08/11/bacteria-and-your-body-its-a-good-thing/.

Question 4

there is a fishy vaginal odor that does not go away even i shower using vagisil. it is even worse after intercouse. what is the cause and cure for it?

Accepted Answer

Bv: Most likely you have bacterial vaginitis- an overgrowth of normal vaginal flora, usually treated by specific prescriptional antibiotic,  just go to your doctor, get it checked and get a script.

Question 5

what can i do about vaginal odor that came back after yeast infection treatment?

Accepted Answer

See your Gyn: Bacterial vaginosis is more likely than yeast.  Some yeast treatments will briefly make it seem better.   If the yeast medication didn't work, you need to be seen and have an exam to find out for sure what it is.  Best wishes!

Question 6

help docs? i'm having vaginal odor coming back after yeast infection treatment?

Accepted Answer

Vaginitis: there r other causes of vaginitis other than yeast.  Exam needed to check wet mount /cultures.  Bacterial vaginosis caused by overgrowth of bacteria and causes symptoms when normal vaginal flora has been disrupted. this produces a fishy odor.  This is easily treated with either oral or topical vaginal cream.  This is not an STD.

Question 7

i have vaginal odor that smells like chlorine . i got tested and also took the pills for bv and it still won't go away. what's wrong with me?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Vaginal infections can present in many ways including increased discharge, changing color/consistency, different odor. You should see your doctor to see if you possibly have an infection or an imbalance in your vaginal bacteria.

Question 8

seem to have a lot of white discharge lately. vaginal odor present during/after sex, esp. on days i don't shower right b4 sex w/ my bf. worry or no?

Accepted Answer

A common cause: Bacterial vaginosis. It can be quite malodorous especially after sex.Make an appt.to see your provider.

Question 9

i have a vaginal odor that is persistent.  i've done everything i can think of and can't seem to get rid of it. doctors ruled out bv?

Accepted Answer

Other ideas: There are several causes of bad smelling vaginal discharge and testing is needed to determine the cause and treatment. The most likely is bacterial vaginosis. Trichomoniasis and other stds can do this. Urinary incontinence can do this. A fistula which is an abnormal connection between organs can do this. People can leak urine or stool into the vagina. Ask for testing.

Question 10

i am experiencing  vaginal odor, pelvic pain during initial stimulation and right inside my vagina feels swollen but doesn't hurt.

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: There are several possible causes of this, some of which, such as infections, would need urgent treatment.  Please see a doctor who can perform a pelvic exam right away.  I wish you well!

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How can i cure vaginal odor?

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There is a fishy vaginal odor that does not go away even i shower using vagisil. it is even worse after intercouse. what is the cause and cure for it?

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What can i do about vaginal odor that came back after yeast infection treatment?

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Help docs? i'm having vaginal odor coming back after yeast infection treatment?

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I have vaginal odor that smells like chlorine . i got tested and also took the pills for bv and it still won't go away. what's wrong with me?

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Seem to have a lot of white discharge lately. vaginal odor present during/after sex, esp. on days i don't shower right b4 sex w/ my bf. worry or no?

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I have a vaginal odor that is persistent. i've done everything i can think of and can't seem to get rid of it. doctors ruled out bv?

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I am experiencing vaginal odor, pelvic pain during initial stimulation and right inside my vagina feels swollen but doesn't hurt.

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