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Fishy odor on panties what do you think is it and how to treat it?
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Odor: Hello, i would suggest a trip to your family doctor or obgyn. Sounds like you may have a complicated vaginal infection that is resistant to your current medications. A detailed examination with cultures help to resolve your discomfort.
Answered 10/21/2013
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BV, antibiotics: 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 5/26/2015
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