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Why do i have a really bad odor when i'm on my period? it's always had this odor and i thought it was normal. my mom told me it shouldn't be this bad

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Possible infection: or old menstrual blood. Be smart and get checked by your GYN.

Dr Noonan agreed

Answered 2/3/2015

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A member asked:

Why do i have a really bad odor when i'm on my period? it's always had this odor and i thought it was normal. my mom told me it shouldn't be this bad

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Noonan agreed

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