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Many women with bacterial vaginosis report noticing a fishy smell coming from their vagina, but others smell a more chemical odor, similar to ammonia. is ammonia smell is normal?

Q: many women with bacterial vaginosis report noticing a fishy smell coming from their vagina, but others smell a more chemical odor, similar to ammonia. is ammonia smell is normal?

: The most common symptom of B.V. is a "fishy" odor from the vagina. Ammonia smells are more common when urine is present around the vulva or inside the vagina.

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The most common symptom of B.V. is a "fishy" odor from the vagina. Ammonia smells are more common when urine is present around the vulva or inside the vagina.

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Answered 5/9/2021

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A member asked:

Many women with bacterial vaginosis report noticing a fishy smell coming from their vagina, but others smell a more chemical odor, similar to ammonia. is ammonia smell is normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Dr Ferguson and 3 doctors agreed

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