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My period smells fishy and i have tested done swab test but came back negative?

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Bacterial vaginosis: A fishy odor especially around the time of menses or after intercourse is a classic symptom of bacterial vaginosis. No test is 100% reliable for this. See your GYN or PCP to be checked and treated. Hope this helps.

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Answered 7/24/2015

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