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For my gf) just finished my period and my vagina has randomly started to smell very strongly of an unfamiliar and unpleasant smell, perhaps rotting eggs? not sure. i showered and 30mins later the smell returned. i have no other symptoms thanks?

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All such odors are created by gasses produced by germs that live in the tissues or mucous of that area. Your bodies vaginal mucus should have little or no smell but this can be influenced by your diet & metabolism. A trip to an OBGYN for some screening tests may be worth the effort if this bothers you.

Answered 4/7/2022

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