Las Vegas, NV
A 18-year-old female asked:
Every time i have unprotected sex with my partner my vagina starts smelling fishy for two weeks then slowly goes way. why?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

Dr. Erin Bestanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
PH Imbalance : Likely cause is bacterial vaginosis due to pH imbalance. See your provider for testing and treatment. Using a condom can prevent the semen from worsening the pH change.
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