What does a normal female vagina smell like?

A woman's vulva will emit some unique odors, which are related to some secretions from the vagina and vulva. The fluid secreted by the vagina and vulva has the function of preventing bacterial invasion and maintaining local lubrication. The normal odor of a woman's lower body may be affected by many external factors, such as pregnancy, menstruation, and even sweating and stress, which can accelerate vaginal sweating and affect body odor.

1. Physiological secretions are mostly colorless or very light yellow, thinner, and have a certain relationship with the menstrual cycle. The most important thing is that this secretion is slightly acidic and has a special sour taste, such as the special stench described in ancient novels that is like orchid but not orchid, and like musk but not musk. In fact, this smell is unique to women. Most people are accustomed to it and cannot distinguish it.

2. Pathological (inflammatory) secretions often have a foul odor, and the amount of leucorrhea increases significantly, the color is dirty yellow, and sometimes even pus and blood. Most are infections caused by various microorganisms, including Trichomonas, fungi, and various bacteria.

3. When a woman's leucorrhea always emits an odor, she needs to determine the following possibilities based on the different odors:

1. Fishy smell: The leucorrhea of ​​patients with vaginitis caused by Haemophilus vaginalis often has a special fishy smell. Patients also experience symptoms such as vaginal burning, pain, itching, and vulvar wetness.

2. Fishy smell: Some patients with vaginitis caused by anaerobic bacteria infection, Trichomonas infection or Haemophilus vaginalis infection often have a fishy smell in their leucorrhea.

3. Foul odor: If the leucorrhea emits a foul odor, women must be vigilant because it may be related to serious infection or tumor of the reproductive tract. Malignant tumors of the reproductive tract, severe endometritis, and severe cervical erosion can all cause foul-smelling leucorrhea. If elderly women have foul-smelling leucorrhea that is bright red in color, this is often a sign of a malignant tumor.

To sum up, everyone has a certain understanding of what a normal female private part smells like. When a woman's private part has an odor for a long time, she should undergo relevant routine leucorrhea examinations as soon as possible, and after clarifying the condition, she should receive correct treatment under the guidance of a doctor. Don't be careless and delay the treatment of the disease. Women must learn to take care of themselves.