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Can a std cause my vagina to smell like fish?

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Fishy smell: It can, could be due to trichomoniasis, or vaginosis. Both can be treated with oral metronidazole.

Dr Baez agreed

Answered 10/24/2017

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Not likely: The fishy smell in the vagina is usually associated with an overgrowth of gardnerella, a bacteria that is commonly present in the vagina. It is not sexually transmitted.

Answered 1/31/2015

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