Health and Fitness

Vaginal odor can have a significant impact on a woman’s emotional well being. Women should understand that in most cases it is not caused by poor hygiene but rather by a pH imbalance or bacterial vaginosis. Vaginal odor effects millions of women worldwide so you are definitely not alone.

As you become familiar with the smell of your body when healthy, you will become aware if health risks are causing your Vaginal Odor. Discolored discharge and/or a strong fishy Vaginal Odor can be signs of Bacterial Vaginosis. Seeking medical attention can help determine what is causing your Vaginal Odor and advise you of any treatment needed to correct your health.

Normally, if you have any vaginal discharge at all it should be either clear or a milky white in color as long as you are not on your period. While menstruating, your discharge assists in keeping your vagina clean. Discharge may thicken and increase during sexually arousal, during ovulation or while breast feeding, but you shouldn’t have a fishy like smelling Vaginal Odor.

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Women should avoid vaginal douching and scented sprays at all times, even if you have Vaginal Odor. The use of douches and sprays can cause a disruption in the balance of the vagina’s pH.

Showering daily is very important for the best personal hygiene and always use unscented soaps. Try to avoid bubble baths and perfumed soaps if you are diagnosed with Bacterial Vaginosis or a yeast infection or experiencing Vaginal Odor. Drying off with a clean soft cotton towel and wearing cotton crotch panties are very beneficial.

Bacteria grow in warm, moist, and confined areas so you should avoid clothing that does not allow air circulation such as nylon panty hose. Also you should not wear wet clothing such as a bathing suit that is wet for extended periods of time. Cotton panties are the best option for extended wear.

Women and men both are susceptible to being infected with the parasite Trichomoniasis. This infection may be contracted when you have sexual intercourse with a partner who is infected. There may be no symptoms but can include a rather strong Vaginal Odor, vaginal discharge, vaginal itching and/or vaginal irritation as well as light vaginal bleeding.

Bacterial Vaginosis, commonly call (BV), has bacteria in much larger amounts than what is normal for a vagina. A fishy Vaginal Odor, a discharge that may be yellow or gray in color, pain and burning while urinating, vaginal redness and itching are symptoms. It is also possible you may not have any symptoms at all.

Even though Bacterial Vaginosis is not a vaginal STD, its occurrence is higher in women that are more active sexually. Your physician may prescribe a topical and/or oral medication but you may desire a natural solution. It is rare that the male partner would need to be treated due to Bacterial Vaginosis.

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written by Selina J. Breckenridge \\ tags: Bacterial Vaginosis, Vaginal Odor, Womens Issues