What is the cause of menstrual odor?

Every girl will have menstruation after the onset of puberty. Menstruation is the most vulnerable time for women, and women often feel uncomfortable at this time, such as abdominal pain, back pain, etc. In addition, many women find that after their menstruation comes, there is always a smell on their bodies, and it is a strong smell of blood, which makes them feel very uncomfortable. So, what is the reason for menstrual odor?

1. What is the cause of menstrual odor?

During menstruation, there is usually a bloody smell, which is normal. If other odors occur during menstruation, it may be caused by gynecological inflammation. It is recommended to wait until the menstruation is over and do a gynecological examination to rule out whether there is vaginal inflammation.

2. What to do if the odor is strong during menstruation

1. When choosing sanitary napkins, women should choose thin and breathable ones, and never choose thick and airtight ones. At the same time, they should also choose comfortable ones to avoid friction between the sanitary napkin and the lower body, which may cause skin and mucous membrane infection.

2. During adolescence, female hormone secretion is stronger and the sebaceous glands secrete more vigorously. In addition to being prone to acne, the lower body is also more likely to secrete oil, resulting in a slippery feeling, so local cleaning should be done frequently.

3. When menstruation comes, you must pay attention to personal hygiene and rinse your body with hot water. Do not take a bath in a tub, as it may cause infection and, in severe cases, gynecological inflammation. If you do not take a bath for more than two days, "odor" is inevitable.

4. Some women like to wrap their lower body tightly during menstruation to prevent leakage of menstrual blood or fishy smell. However, they do not know that doing so is like adding fuel to the fire, which will only increase sweat penetration and sweat odor, and the smell will become more complicated and unpleasant.

4. Change sanitary napkins as often as possible. In principle, no more than 3 hours at a time. When the menstrual blood volume is heavy, the number of times the sanitary napkins are changed should be increased accordingly. Menstrual blood is the best breeding ground for bacteria. Changing sanitary napkins frequently can not only prevent infection, but also avoid the odor caused by blood remaining for too long.