Question 1

why does my discharge smell rotten?

Accepted Answer

Infection?: This is likely from an infection. See GYN.
Bacterial vaginosis can cause one of the worst odors.

Question 2

nasty smell from my discharge, it almost smells like rotten eggs?

Accepted Answer

Foul discharge: Foul smelling womens' discharge always mean infection and need be treated as it can be transmitted sexually (std).

Question 3

i have the smell of rotten vinegar discharge from my urine, what could this possibly be? this problem started about 2 weeks ago, and i have no idea what is causing it, can you please give me a general direction to look at for the cause. thank you.....

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If : If it is in fact coming from your urine then you may be dealing with a urinary tract infection (uti). Often times they present with a foul urine odor. In addition with uti's you could experience urinary frequency, burning with urination, and lower abdominal pain. 
On the other hand if you are a female the smell could be from vaginal discharge. Certain vaginal bacterial infections have a foul odor. Regardless you should be evaluated by your doctor for diagnosis and treatment.
Good luck.

Question 4

what does disgusting discharge from the vagina ?that smells like rotten egg means?

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Possible infection: If there is a discharge, a sample of that discharge needs to be obtained for testing
by your provider, and then therapy directed to the specific organism.

Question 5

why would my vaginal discharge be light brown and smell like a rotten dead animal? don't have vaginal sex, only anal, what is wrong with me?

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: You might have a vaginal infection- pl see your doc or gyn  asaap. Good luck

Question 6

my 13 year old daughter gets yellow discharge daily that's smells like rotten fish and it's been happening for over a year is it normal?

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More info: ? vaginal discharge? if so may be bacterial vaginosis with is due to an imbalance of normal vaginal flora. should followup with doctor who may use antibiotics, but probiotics may help.

Question 7

sick wight discharge.it smells like rotten cheese,sometimes it gets pink or brown. vagina itches badly and is covered by white stuff like toilet paper?

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See doctor: It sounds like you definitely have an infection.  Could be simple like a yeast infection, or could be a more serious STD.  But definitely if you have white placques or papules, then probably yeast, but would want to make sure isn't herpes or syphilis. Normal for discharge to get pink or brown, that's usually discharge mixed with some new or old blood from menstrual cycle.

Question 8

keep having frequent urination, burning when i pee and creamy discharge. also strong rotten egg smell. would monistat clear this up?

Accepted Answer

Monistat: It might but it would not be wise.
Please contact your family doctor and expelling your concerns.
If the doctor says Monistat is OK take the advice.
If the doctor wants you to see her/him soon please do so.

Question 9

my vaginal discharge sometimes its white sick like rotten cheese . other times its yellow , brown smells so nasty maybe like fish. cant see a doctor.

Accepted Answer

Vaginitis: most likely you have bacterial vaginitis (trichomonas vaginitis) that causes yellow discharge with fish odor. you and your sex partner needs to be treated with antibiotics and will need prescription medicine.

Question 10

what to do about discharge that smells?

Accepted Answer

Malodorous discharge: Don't know your gender, but whether you are a female or a male, malodorous discharge needs evaluation. Have you had unprotected sex?

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Why does my discharge smell rotten?

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Nasty smell from my discharge, it almost smells like rotten eggs?

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I have the smell of rotten vinegar discharge from my urine, what could this possibly be? this problem started about 2 weeks ago, and i have no idea what is causing it, can you please give me a general direction to look at for the cause. thank you.....

A member asked:

What does disgusting discharge from the vagina ?that smells like rotten egg means?

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Why would my vaginal discharge be light brown and smell like a rotten dead animal? don't have vaginal sex, only anal, what is wrong with me?

A member asked:

My 13 year old daughter gets yellow discharge daily that's smells like rotten fish and it's been happening for over a year is it normal?

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Sick wight discharge.it smells like rotten cheese,sometimes it gets pink or brown. vagina itches badly and is covered by white stuff like toilet paper?

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Keep having frequent urination, burning when i pee and creamy discharge. also strong rotten egg smell. would monistat clear this up?

A member asked:

My vaginal discharge sometimes its white sick like rotten cheese . other times its yellow , brown smells so nasty maybe like fish. cant see a doctor.

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What to do about discharge that smells?

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