A member asked:

I'm quite young but i've noticed a fishy smell mmm down there. i don't want to have to go to the doctor for it. so how do i make it go away?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Sorry U can't Dr can: Sounds like a vaginal infection. Could be common issue or std or more complicated. Needs exam to identify to direct correct treatment. See your dr/gyn/std clinic for eval.

Answered 1/25/2014

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Needs testing : There are several causes of bad smelling vaginal discharge and testing is needed to determine the cause and treatment. The most likely is bacterial vaginosis. Bacterial vaginosis is an overgrowth of normal vaginal bacteria. It causes a watery discharge with a fishy odor. It is not sexually transmitted and your partner does not require treatment. It is treated with antibiotics.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Vaginal infection : Caused by gardnerella vaginalis typically presents with fishy vaginal discharge (and not from eating fish as some people would think - joke!) a vaginal smear can confirm the DX and a prescription antibiotic is the only recourse. There's no otc meds for this. Doctors are compassionate bunch of professionals and they'll give u discount if u tell them u have no insurance. Take care !

Answered 6/10/2014

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