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I'm spotting n my vagina gives off a fishy smell n it's a little painful after i used my vibrator. i clean it after every use. what cld b wrong?

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Dr. Usha Mukhytar answered

Pain could mean infe: Fishy smell and pain may mean infection in vagina, or even uterus and ovaries need vaginitis treated if pain persisits need antibiotics.

Answered 4/28/2015

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Dr. Murtaza Hayat answered

Fish smell: Possibilities are bacterial vaginosis, and trichomoniasis. Both are treated with Metronidazole taken orally, and needs prescription.

Dr Baez agreed

Answered 4/28/2015

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A member asked:

I'm spotting n my vagina gives off a fishy smell n it's a little painful after i used my vibrator. i clean it after every use. what cld b wrong?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Usha Mukhytar answered

Dr. Murtaza Hayat answered

Dr Baez agreed

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