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My cervical mucus smells like metal. why?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Probably BV: Bv or bacterial vaginosis is the most common vaginal infection. It is not sexually transmitted. It causes foul smelling vaginal discharge which is often worse when mixed with blood or semen. See your obgyn for testing. It is treated with antibiotics.

Answered 8/13/2017

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