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Fishy odor from vagina & wet panties, should i be concerned?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Vaginal odor & D/C: If you have a change in color, texture, odor or amount of vaginal discharge & problems such as pain, itching burning with urination or sex or redness/swelling then It is best to see your gynecologist for evaluation & accurate assessment.

Answered 7/19/2018

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Dr. Brian Nguyen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Abnormal: 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 7/5/2017

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