Question 1

can you tell me is it healthy for my vaginal discharge to smell like cheese?

Accepted Answer

Vinegar: Vaginal discharge to smell like cheese is not unhealthy, but the following recipe may remedy this:
Mix two cups of apple cider vinegar in warm bath water. Soak in it for about 20 minutes. Follow this remedy several times a week to get quick results.
You can also drink a glass of water mixed with one or two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar daily.

Question 2

why does my vaginal discharge smell like miknee or ammonia?

Accepted Answer

Infection: This may be a sign of a bacterial infection referred to as BV (bacterial vaginosis).  This is easily treated but needs to be confirmed with an exam.

Question 3

please explain why does my vaginal discharge smell like cottage cheese?

Accepted Answer

What does: cottage cheese smell like?  If you have a change in color, texture, odor or amount of vaginal discharge &amp; problems such as pain, itching burning with urination or sex or redness/swelling  then It is best to see your gynecologist for evaluation &amp; accurate assessment.

Question 4

why does my vaginal discharge smell like pee?

Accepted Answer

"Urine" in vagina: The urine may be that "you are in"(urine) the vagina itself. This can occur with an abnormal communication between the bladder/urethra and vagina (fistula) or urine leakage into the vagina when voiding.(emptying the bladder.) If you notice urine leaking when you aren't urinating its probably the former. See a GYN MD or Urogynecologist for assessment.

Question 5

my vaginal discharge smells like onion- is this normal?

Accepted Answer

BV: A change in vaginal secretion odor can indicate an imbalance in the bacteria or bacterial vaginosis.

Question 6

i have  quite thick whiteish vaginal  discharge that smells like onion what causes this?

Accepted Answer

Have MD check: Smell is very subjective and usually limited by the experience of the person doing the smelling. However, it is possible that it does indeed smell like onions. That could be a result of the foods you eat. It could also be that your vaginal flora has one predominant bacteria that  creates that odor. However, there is no known vaginal condition that will predispose to an onion smelling discharge.

Question 7

why does vaginal discharge smells like semen?

Accepted Answer

Vaginal discharge: A vaginal discharge that has an unusual odor can be due to seminal discharge after relations or bv.  Check with your gyn if the odor persists.

Question 8

what are some causes of vaginal discharge that smells like egg?

Accepted Answer

Uncertain: If you have a change in color, texture, odor or amount of vaginal discharge ; problems such as pain, itching burning with urination or sex or redness/swelling  then it is best to see your gynecologist for evaluation ; accurate assessment.

Question 9

what could it mean to have vaginal discharge that smells like urine?

Accepted Answer

Vaginal disch: You may have an infection.  You should see your doctor about a pelvic exam and appropriate tests, to determine the cause.

Question 10

thick , white and caked-like/cheesy vaginal discharge with no smell/odor?

Accepted Answer

Cheesy discharge: Appears you may have a yeast infection. Is it itchy? you may try OTC clotrimazole ( if not allergic) and see if helps. If no improvement follow up with  doctor/gyn/urgent care, as there can be other vaginal infections.

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