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

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Dr. James Szender answered

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

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/16/2015

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A member asked:

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

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Szender answered

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

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