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Why do some women's vagina smell worst than others?

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Dr. Katherine Sutherland answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Different bacteria: A vaginal odor is not normal and should be checked. A common infection with a fishy odor is bacterial vaginosis. Other causes of odor could be yeast or a retained tampon. Your doctor can determine what is causing the odor and prescribe treatment that will fix it.

Dr Hadied agreed

Answered 8/12/2015

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