Question 1

why is there a strong urine smell after sex? is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Is it the smell of urine or semen? In either case there is nothing to worry about.

Question 2

29yr female- 3 kids. when i ovulate sometimes i get a fishy/urine smell at the time of ovulation. it's hard to describe the odour, is this normal?

Accepted Answer

NO: Please get checked for female infection such as BV or trichomoniasis.

Question 3

is it normal for a teenager to have super fishy urine smell and discharge no matter the diet she eats?

Accepted Answer

No: Bad odor and discharge can be symptoms of an infection.  It is best to have these symptoms checked out to make sure you don't need some sort of medication/antibiotic.

Question 4

yesterday  i start taking turmeric supplement it makes my urine smell awful is that normal ?

Accepted Answer

It is okay...: That's okay &amp; expected just like the unique smell after taking multivitamins.

Question 5

urine looks like a dark apple juice color and has a strong weird urine smell.first time noticing smell and color.normal or see a doctor?

Accepted Answer

See the doctor: The strong odor may be a sign of infection. Color can be affected by urine concentration, but cloudiness suggests infection.

Question 6

can aloevera juice or apple cider vinager make your urine smell? does not smell like ammonia, nor sweet , just odd "off" smell also have gerd. it is normal pale yellow color no particles not cloudy..

Accepted Answer

Urine odor: Yes the products can give an odor to your urine and it does not mean that you have a problem.

Question 7

why does my urine smell like chemicals/latex (even when hydrated)? i have white flakes/sediments in pee. have had urine culture/blood/swab tests all normal. pelvic pain exists. some urgency to pee. no burn when urinating. hiprex+vit c=acidic urine?

Accepted Answer

: many things can cause the urine to smell. Since you have some symptoms consult a Urologist . Make water part of your daily intake. No need to take Hiprex if urine normal. vit. C o.k.

Question 8

i'm 22 years old female. i'm virgin. today i found my underwear smelled very strong bad urine smell that i could smell it while sitting as well. is this normal? also from past few days i'm having lot of vaginal discharge. what could be the reason?

Accepted Answer

: If you do not think you leak urine (underwear gets wet) then you may have symptoms of vaginitis although you have not had sexual contact. You can try warm sitz bath with baking soda (1 tablespoon of baking soda in 2 liters of warm water) 10-15 minutes, two - three times/day for a day or two until the symptoms resolve. See a doctor if symptoms do not improve.

Question 9

why does my urine smell like sugar smacks cereal, do i have diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes: Not sure how to answer this question. We may not be able to diagnose diabetes by the smell of urine. Simple blood test can diagnose diabetes.

Question 10

why does my urine smell like metal?

Accepted Answer

Check what you ate: Usually it is due to food intake. For instance, asparagus could change smell of urine among other reasons like onion and garlic. Also, some medicines cause urine smell change like penicillin. Explore more the details of your intake.

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29yr female- 3 kids. when i ovulate sometimes i get a fishy/urine smell at the time of ovulation. it's hard to describe the odour, is this normal?

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Is it normal for a teenager to have super fishy urine smell and discharge no matter the diet she eats?

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Yesterday i start taking turmeric supplement it makes my urine smell awful is that normal ?

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Urine looks like a dark apple juice color and has a strong weird urine smell.first time noticing smell and color.normal or see a doctor?

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Can aloevera juice or apple cider vinager make your urine smell? does not smell like ammonia, nor sweet , just odd "off" smell also have gerd. it is normal pale yellow color no particles not cloudy..

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Why does my urine smell like chemicals/latex (even when hydrated)? i have white flakes/sediments in pee. have had urine culture/blood/swab tests all normal. pelvic pain exists. some urgency to pee. no burn when urinating. hiprex+vit c=acidic urine?

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I'm 22 years old female. i'm virgin. today i found my underwear smelled very strong bad urine smell that i could smell it while sitting as well. is this normal? also from past few days i'm having lot of vaginal discharge. what could be the reason?

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Why does my urine smell like sugar smacks cereal, do i have diabetes?

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Why does my urine smell like metal?

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