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A member asked:
I went to the health department today and they told me i have a yeast infection but i have a foul fishy odor. why?
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Check with your doc: This may be candida or gardnerella or another bacterial infection. Metronidazole may be very useful. Check with your doc. Fluconazole is another option.
Answered 9/29/2016
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Might also have BV: Sometimes disturbances to the natural bacteria in your vagina (douching, irregular bleeding, unprotected sex, etc) can allow abnl bacteria like Gardnerella to overgrow and cause a fishy odor. It's not sexually transmitted, but can be treated w/ Metronidazole(Flagyl)/Clindamycin/Boric Acid. See your GYN for a prescription and be examined for other potential causes. Nothing urgent/dangerous though.
Answered 5/6/2016
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