A member asked:

Why does my vagina have a fishy odor ? even if i don't experience any symptoms. there is a white discharge most of the time it's thick and clumpy. sometimes it's just a normal fluid but with the fishy scent?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

The fishy odor is very suggestive of a condition called bacterial vaginosis, which is an overgrowth and imbalance of less desirable vaginal bacteria. It is not a true infection and an annoyance rather than a true problem, and can be readily treated. However. you need to see a doctor to confirm the diagnosis and rule out more serious conditions.

Answered 2/28/2022

0 views

Thank

Recurrent Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) represents a complex change in the vaginal microbiota which results in loss of normal vaginal lactobacilli with that vaginal pH rises and causes other bacteria to grow in large amount and those bacteria produces multiple fishy odorous amines and that is why you are having "Fishy odor" vagina. Get tested to confirm it and start the appropriate antibiotics.

Answered 2/28/2022

0 views

Thank

Related Questions