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If my vagina doesn't smell fishy, do i have a yeast infection or bacterial vaginosis?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Yeast infections: don't usually have a strong fish odor. If you aren't sure of the reason - then it is best to be medically evaluated to correctly identify the dx.

Answered 6/2/2015

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A member asked:

If my vagina doesn't smell fishy, do i have a yeast infection or bacterial vaginosis?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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