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It is clear that because you are here you may have a vaginal odour that is bothering you, or heaven forbid someone else. Normally as a rule a genital smell shouldn`t affect them around you, however if it does then the vaginal odour needs to be checked out by your GP. We are all aware that the smell of "pubic hair cling on stale pee" is unpleasant, but if you know your genitals are thoroughly clean and the smell "not" like urine, then the cause may need medication instead of warm water and soap. Yes girls it`s an embarrassing problem, I agree, and because I too am a girl understand your reason for rosy cheeks, nonetheless it is a health issue and needs treating. Go along to your local clinic and face up to your problem, or better still have your doctor face up to it instead. We women were born and blessed with a lot of things in life connected to our bodies all of which seen as natural, but sadly some of life`s natural`s just isn`t fair. Natural means acceptance where we have no choice, but nevertheless we have the unnatural, which means something is not right and needs correcting. Vaginal odors are natural, but depending on the strength and of what the actual smell is about, is all the more reason to suspect the unnatural. Although the vagina itself is an odorless organ, every woman has a vaginal odour brought about by something or other, so we accept this; however what we do not have to accept is the unpleasantness of a specific odour. You have to look after the vagina in respect of cleanliness. Poor hygiene is an issue looked into primarily as to being the cause. Don`t panic this is not insinuating you`re dirty, just a pointer to say that personal hygiene may not be up to the standard required by the genitals to keep smell away. Because the vagina is an odorless organ it does not generate smells, so if washing the vagina is not done properly then odor can rise. Bacteria at this specific time of poor cleansing, inhabits the vagina, thus resulting in what you believe to be the actual vagina smelling, when it is not. It`s difficult to prevent all bacterium entering the vagina, but nevertheless you can help put a restriction on the amount of which enters. Regular questions like "Why have I got a smelly vagina"or "I wash everyday but my vagina still smells" are perfectly normal queries by worried women. Well most bacteria, parasites or yeasts inside the vagina will usually generate odors through waste or by product therefore causing characteristic smells. One smell more often asked about the cause of, is, the fishy smell. And the regular answer is nearly always answered back with "bacterial vaginosis." Bacterial vaginosis is a vaginal infection. Most bad vaginal odors are nearly always connected to infection. A smelly vagina can happen because of many things, and chemicals being one of those. The vagina is self cleaning so needs nothing more than a little mild soap and warm water to freshen it up. Particular bathroom toiletries contain chemicals and if in contact with the vulva it can strip it of its natural oils leaving it dry and irritated and also prone to infection (yeast.) Chemicals can potentially slip into the urethra causing urinary tract infections. Certain chemicals can upset the natural PH of the vagina which causes an overgrowth of anaerobic bacteria, genital mycoplasmas, and gardnerella vaginalis, with reduced or absent lactobacilli. Other signs to say something`s wrong are if there is change in your normal vaginal discharge such as color, smell and consistency. If bacterial growth unsettles this causes bacterial vaginosis, symptoms of which include a bad ‘fishy' smell and excessive discharge. Vaginal pain when peeing (urinating) should always be checked out for fear infection is the cause Vaginal thrush is a vaginal infection that brings soreness. Vaginal thrush is a yeast infection; it is an overgrowth of yeast that leads to a range of unpleasant symptoms, such as itching and pain around the vagina. Thrush can be recurring and it is because of this that it can affect and disrupt a woman's sexual activities. This yeast is nearly always Candida albicans, but another more resistant yeast, Candida glabrata, can also be the reason for thrush developing. Men and children aside from women carry yeast in their bodies. This type yeast usually thrives in the intestines, vagina, and around the mouth, but a natural harmless bacterium also in the body, helps keep the yeast levels low. If the yeast unbalances it develops unchecked. Although the vagina is generally too acidic for yeast to grow wild, it is sensitive to small changes and can easily become an ideal setting for yeast to grow. Too much yeast irritates vaginal tissues which cause thrush symptoms. What to look out for are, vaginal itching, a burning sensation, soreness, and swelling of the vagina/vulva and change in discharge. Although these are familiar symptoms connected to thrush it does not always indicate that it is. Vaginal thrush bouts can be mild or severe. It commonly irritates the delicate tissue of the vagina and genitals, making it sore, swollen and red. Bacterial vaginosis is determined by vaginal discharge. It results from an overgrowth of usual bacteria in the vagina, and was once called Gardnerella vaginitis. Bacterial vaginosis is not passed through having sexual intercourse. If you notice change in vaginal discharge i.e. color and amount of loss then you need your GP to evaluate why for these changes. There is every possibility you have bacterial vaginosis when you experience change as such, and more so if discharge smells fishy. The amount of vaginal discharge considered normal varies in each woman. It is up to your doctor to decide what degree of vaginal discharge is normal or abnormal for each particular woman. Aside from smell discharge from this infection normally shows as greyish white and watery. Discuss treatment options with your doctor. If you have BV, then your GP may prescribe antibiotics (metronidazole "flagyl", clindamycin or tinidazole pills) for 7 days. Or you can use a vaginal cream (metrogel) or (cleocin.) Be careful when using unknown products. Now that we have established that the reason you have a smelly vagina may be down to infection, it is now time to have a vagina without the smelly, and the only way this can be done is to stop blushing and seek medical advice. Vaginal Infection Treatments
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