Question 1

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 2

im having a vaginal discharge that smells like ammonia what can this be?

Accepted Answer

Bacterial vaginosis: Bacterial vaginosis will sometimes have this type of odor. A healthcare professional will need to prescribe medication to treat this.

Question 3

been having a lot of very light yellow discharge that is very wet. sometimes it smells fishy and other times it smells like urine or ammonia. why??

Accepted Answer

Vaginitis: There are several types of vaginal infection that can cause a discharge. The two most likely based on your description are bacterial vaginosis and chlamydia. Please see your gynecologist for testing and appropriate treatment.

Question 4

my vaginal discharges sometimes smell like ammonia! and the smell gets stronger when i'm sexually arroused.

Accepted Answer

Sounds like BV : Vaginal discharge requires an examination to determine the cause and treatment. Bacterial vaginosis is the most common cause and often has a vaginal odor. Vaginal itching can be a sign of a yeast infection. Sometimes vaginal discharge can be a sign of a sexual transmitted infection. Testing is important to determine the treatment and keep you and your partner safe.

Question 5

i have recently started a light greenish blue vaginal discharge. there also seems to be a light ammonia smell. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Possible trichomonas: Trichomonas vaginalis often has a greenish hue to the discharge, so it is possible that could be the cause.  There is a simple test that can be done at the GYN'soffice to test for this, called a wet prep. This can determine if the discharge is from trich or some other bacteria. It is better to have the proper diagnosis rather than guessing what the problem could be and taking unnecessary meds.

Question 6

i'm having constant clear discharge and sometimes an ammonia vaginal smell what could be some things that is causing that?

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Need a diagnosis 1st: The most important step in treating vaginal discharge is to know what you are treating. There are many causes and treatment will vary. Bacterial vaginosis, yeast and STDs are the most common causes.  Tests may include std cultures, ph testing, testing for yeast and bacteria vaginisis and a microscope exam ( wet prep).

Question 7

my vaginal discharge smells literally like ammonia. what could this be?  is it deadly? should i get myself checked asap??

Accepted Answer

Possible infection: The odor may be from a common but not deadly infection. A health care provider can make a diagnosis with examination and appropriate tests.

Question 8

had a culture and urinalysis done and, results were negative but i still smell a slight ammonia urine smell in my discharge not strong, and had no sex?

Accepted Answer

Here are some ...: Clinically, you're okay. As to the smell in urine &amp; vaginal discharge, that is personally unique but normal to reflect the amount of excretion from your rich apocrine glands to interact with the bacteria in genital area as well as the expected presence of ammonia in urine. In fact, exposing urine to air for 30 minutes will surely make urine stinging. So, as long as having normal UA..., it's ok.

Question 9

can taking turmeric capsules cause vaginal discharge to smell differently? 
can it cause it to smell pungent or ammonia like?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: however thrse odors can be related to low grade infection. See your GYN and stop the tumeric.

Question 10

i shower and put clean underwear on and in a couple of hours my underwear smell of ammonia.  there is no discharge, tested for std's.  help!

Accepted Answer

Urinary Incontinence: This could be caused by mild urinary incontinence. Kegel's exercises and caffeine elimination are simple measures that can often control mild urinary incontinence. For a more comprehensive assessment have a discussion with your primary care provider.

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Why does my discharge smell like ammonia

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Why does my vaginal discharge smell like miknee or ammonia?

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Im having a vaginal discharge that smells like ammonia what can this be?

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Been having a lot of very light yellow discharge that is very wet. sometimes it smells fishy and other times it smells like urine or ammonia. why??

A member asked:

My vaginal discharges sometimes smell like ammonia! and the smell gets stronger when i'm sexually arroused.

A member asked:

I have recently started a light greenish blue vaginal discharge. there also seems to be a light ammonia smell. what could this be?

A member asked:

I'm having constant clear discharge and sometimes an ammonia vaginal smell what could be some things that is causing that?

A member asked:

My vaginal discharge smells literally like ammonia. what could this be? is it deadly? should i get myself checked asap??

A member asked:

Had a culture and urinalysis done and, results were negative but i still smell a slight ammonia urine smell in my discharge not strong, and had no sex?

A member asked:

Can taking turmeric capsules cause vaginal discharge to smell differently? can it cause it to smell pungent or ammonia like?

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I shower and put clean underwear on and in a couple of hours my underwear smell of ammonia. there is no discharge, tested for std's. help!

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