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After my period ends, i usually get a pinkish white discharge for 5 or 6days which smells really bad (like dead rat).never used tanpons.what can help?

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Infection: This sounds like a probable infection and most likely bacterial vaginosis which is not necessarily associated with tampon use. See your PCP or GYN for testing and treatment. Hope this helps.

Answered 1/13/2015

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