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I am 8weeks postpartum & experiencing fishy odor in vagina. what could it be?

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Bacterial vaginitis: If no white cottage cheese discharge, this is more likely bacterial vaginitis, treatment if it continues, and possible testing to be sure

Answered 5/10/2020

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