Saudi Arabia
A 38-year-old female asked:
Is it normal that discharge or spottings during pregnancy has a foul smell?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 23 years experience
Sounds like BV: This sounds more like bacterial vaginosis. This is an overgrowth of normal vaginal bacterial and leads to an odor. It is treatable with antibiotics. Schedule a visit for confirmation, testing and treatment.
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Dr. Chevies Newmananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 23 years experience
It's not normal: But not unusual. A fishy type odor is likely bacterial vaginosis. It's treatable with an antibiotic called flagyl.
5.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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India
A 30-year-old male asked:
Is it normal of whire discharge during pregnancy with some smell?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. William Ernoehazyanswered
37 years experience
See your OB: Some small discharge can be normal during pregnancy, as can increased mucus. But you write of it having some smell; that can suggest a bacterial or yeast infection. Your OB can test for these things and decide what further treatments are indicated. Good luck with the pregnancy!
3.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Nov 27, 2017
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