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Why does my vagina smell after my period ?

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Dr. Milroy Samuel answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Blood: Blood has an oder. It takes a a few days for your period to resolve. If odor is still present after your cycle you may have a vaginitis.

Answered 3/17/2020

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Blood breakdown: Incomplete evacuation of the blood from menstrual cycle breaking down is likely source of odor if otherwise asymptomatic.

Answered 12/26/2018

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See a Provider: A funny smell coming from the vagina may mean infection. So, please see a provider and check this out!

Answered 4/12/2018

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Vaginal odor varies: Vag odor may vary with activity or even with diet. Citrus fruits may cause sweet smell or taste. Normal vag odor may be "musky".A fishy odor suggests a bacterial vaginosis. A foul odor may suggest the std trichomonas.Use of lubricants or birth control options can change the odor.Yeast infections may smell like bread, and often have a thick white discharge.The presence of blood changes the odor.

Answered 12/26/2016

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