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Is a sour smelling vag discharge and a fishy smell the same? my discharge smells sour, all the time. i can't get rid of the odor.

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Get tested: Foul smelling discharge needs to be evaluated. The most common cause is a nonsexually transmitted overgrowth of bacteria called bacterial vaginosis. Testing for other sexually transmitted disease may need to be done as well. Bv is treated with antibiotics.

Answered 2/13/2015

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A member asked:

Is a sour smelling vag discharge and a fishy smell the same? my discharge smells sour, all the time. i can't get rid of the odor.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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