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Fishy odor coming from vagina? could i have a yeast infection or bacterial vaginosis?

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Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

That can be a sign: of bacterial vaginosis. That odor is not typical of a yeast infection, which would present with a white, thick discharge, not necessarily with any particular odor. You should see your doctor to be diagnosed and treated properly.

Answered 9/24/2018

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Fishy odor: probably Bacterial vaginosis and not yeast as yeast is usually odorless.

Answered 3/24/2015

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