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Perineal area creates onion smell. do not have sti/bv and do not eat onion or garlic. i never had this problem before my son. ever since i had a 3c third degree tear it just smells of onion and my other half can smell it. i wash every single day?

Q: perineal area creates onion smell. do not have sti/bv and do not eat onion or garlic. i never had this problem before my son. ever since i had a 3c third degree tear it just smells of onion and my other half can smell it. i wash every single day?

: I believe the odor is caused by normal vulva bacteria interacting with normal secretions. It is not a question of poor hygiene. Try avoiding tight clothing and wear white cotton panties.

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I believe the odor is caused by normal vulva bacteria interacting with normal secretions. It is not a question of poor hygiene. Try avoiding tight clothing and wear white cotton panties.

Answered 1/7/2023

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A member asked:

Perineal area creates onion smell. do not have sti/bv and do not eat onion or garlic. i never had this problem before my son. ever since i had a 3c third degree tear it just smells of onion and my other half can smell it. i wash every single day?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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