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I always get a really bad smell more like dead rat with brown white discharge after my period usaully lasts like 2 weeks or more what this means?

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Possible infection: Vaginal discharge with malodor may signal an infection or retained foreign body, such as a tampon. Best to see your doctor for examination.

Answered 1/6/2018

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