What to do if there is a bad smell in the vagina

A feminine woman is naturally attractive to the opposite sex. But what about women with odor in their private parts? If an odor appears in normal situations, it will not only make women feel very embarrassed and carry a heavy psychological burden, but it will also have a great impact on the couple's life. So what should you do if your vagina has odor?

Vaginitis is a common problem in gynecological and obstetric outpatient clinics, among which bacterial vaginitis, candidal vaginitis, and vaginal trichomoniasis account for more than 90%. The main causes of odor are bacteria and Trichomonas. Bacterial infection usually has no other symptoms except for the smell and grayish white secretions.

The discharge caused by Trichomonas infection is more pus-like and yellow and thick. However, the discharge caused by these two infections is sometimes very similar. The difference is that Trichomonas can also cause itching, pain during sexual intercourse, and may also cause painful urination. These symptoms are usually more severe after menstruation.

There is a big difference between the two in terms of causes. Bacterial vaginosis is caused by the reduction of normal vaginal lactic acid bacteria and the excessive proliferation of other bacteria. The exact cause of the disease is currently unknown. It may be related to frequent sexual intercourse, increased vaginal acidity and alkalinity, and weakened inhibitory effect of lactic acid bacteria.

Trichomonas is almost always transmitted through sexual intercourse. Studies have shown that if the male partner is infected, the infection rate among girls is as high as 85%. Moreover, women infected with Trichomonas are also more likely to suffer from gonorrhea.

In the past, it was believed that bacterial vaginosis had no sequelae, but now it has been found that it may cause amniotic fluid infection, premature birth, and postpartum fever in pregnant women. If gynecological surgery is performed, it is also more likely to cause infection or endometritis. In recent years, it has also been found that it may be related to cervicitis or cell degeneration.

Similarly, Trichomonas may also cause early rupture of membranes in pregnant women, so if you have the symptoms mentioned above, you must check and treat them, and it is best to cure them before pregnancy. Usually when you visit your OB/GYN, your doctor can differentiate between the two diseases based on symptoms, discharge, amine tests, vaginal pH, or microscopic examination.

Here, the editor reminds everyone that if you have vaginal odor, you should be alert to whether you have vaginitis, go to the hospital for examination in time, find out the cause, and prescribe the right medicine. During the treatment period, you can get rid of the embarrassment of vaginal odor by not drinking alcohol, not eating spicy food, and maintaining a simple sexual relationship.