A member asked:

I had protected penetrative sex. my vagina was swollen so i used a cold compress and it helped the swelling go down. now i think im experiencing bv symptoms bc my discharge smells funny and its still pretty uncomfortable down there. please help??

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Sounds like BV: There are several causes of vaginal odor. You will need to see your doctor for testing. The most likely is bacterial vaginosis. Bacterial vaginosis is an overgrowth of normal vaginal bacteria. The only real way to fix it is with antibiotics.

Answered 4/24/2023

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