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What causes a strong musky vaginal smell, with thick discharge?

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Dr. Brian Nguyen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Bacterial vaginosis: see your gynecologist today in order to get a pelvic exam and a vaginal swab to better determine whether or not you have a bacterial infection called bacterial vaginosis, which is commonly associated with a strong vaginal odor.

Answered 11/3/2016

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