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Mom's hving fishy smell discharge after period. & pain during sex, like somthing is being bumped inside. what's possible diagnosis aside frm bv and y?

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Smelly discharge: Your mom may be having an infection or other problem. Have her see her doctor for an examination and diagnosis, so she can get treatment.

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/24/2016

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