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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 22 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 22 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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