A 16-year-old female asked:

Id like to know if yellow discharge and fishy odor is a sign of bv. i experienced no itching or burning urination. sometimes my discharge doesnt smell and sometimes it does?

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Dr. James Ferguson
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Yes: Stink & discharge means there are germs feeding off the vaginal fluids.
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