Why does menstrual blood smell fishy?

Many women often do not pay much attention to the characteristics of menstruation because they have menstruation every month. In fact, women can judge whether there are any medical problems in their bodies by observing the amount and smell of menstrual blood and even the duration of the menstrual period. Many women have a strong smell of blood during menstruation, and this symptom is closely related to many factors. So what is the reason for menstrual blood to have a fishy smell?

1. Fishy smell

There is a fishy smell during normal menstruation because human blood has a fishy smell. The blood will emit a fishy smell when it is discharged from the body. Especially in summer, the fishy smell will be stronger if the sanitary napkin is not changed in time. If there is still a fishy smell after the menstruation is over, it may be caused by abnormal leucorrhea. Consider the possibility of endometritis or vaginitis.

2. Inflammation

The fishy smell of menstruation indicates the presence of inflammation, but the specific cause still needs to be determined through examination. The most common one is vaginitis. You should pay attention to the cleanliness of your genitals, wash them every day, and change your underwear. Suggestions: Your condition is mainly caused by gynecological inflammation. After diagnosis, it is recommended to use Chinese herbal medicine for treatment, adjust your mentality, pay attention to maintaining a regular life, and maintain vaginal hygiene.

3. Others

The reason why women have an odor during menstruation is generally because the menstrual blood is mixed with blood, secretions from the endometrium and sebaceous glands, and sweat, so there will be a more obvious odor. As long as there are no other symptoms, pay more attention to the cleanliness of the vulva, and change sanitary napkins frequently, there is nothing abnormal. However, if the odor does not improve despite paying attention to personal hygiene, and instead becomes more severe and is accompanied by itching, then you need to go to the hospital for examination and treatment in time. This condition is most likely caused by gynecological diseases, such as pelvic inflammatory disease.