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A day or two before my period starts, my vagina smells bad. it goes away after i have my period. is this normal?
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It it is a known pattern then there is nothing to concern. I would assume the odor change is due to bacterial overgrowth with change in hormone levels before menses begins. Just use warm sitz bath with baking soda several times a day when that foul odor occurs. Take care.
Answered 7/14/2023
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