What's this Smell?

[KiaraGirl95]

I'm 18 years old and my period started when I was 15. Ever since it started, every month a couple of days before my period, I start to get a weird smell. Not fishy like a yeast infection, but kind of like the smell you'd get if you let a pad on to long. The smell dosn't go away until a couple of days after my period is gone. I don't understand why I get this smell, I have really good hygene. I get a shower and it doesn't get any better. I can't use any sort of vaginal douche because I am extremely sensitive to that stuff. I'm on birth control pills (because I bleed really heavy, but I'm a virgin), but I don't think they would cause it. Is it normal to smell weird down there during this time of month?

[KiaraGirl95]

thanks you guys!

[jemma116]

Don't worry about the weird smell the couple of days before a period and shortly afterwards.  

Keep up with the good hygiene by washing in the morning and again before going to bed.  You could have a change of underwear mid day or wear a panty liner.  Do not use any vaginal douche, this will change the PH level in the vagina and lead to other problems.  Don't apply any talcum powder either.  Only use a mild soap or one that is not perfumed and suitable for sensitive skins.

It may be worth using a non-biological washing detergent that is not highly perfumed as this may be interacting with your body odours.  Also use cotton underwear and not nylon panties or thongs.

Best wishes.

[hardlycharlie]

It's normal to have that "weird smell", everyone has it. You aren't doing anything wrong and there's nothing to be worried about.

[silverfox67]

   it is perfectly normal to smell the hormones just before and after you period.   I wouldn't worry about it - just keep doing what you're doing - keep it clean.  Don't use deodorant or perfume down there - could cause problems.  
    There are feminine deodorant sprays that some use - however, i would spray the pad (the part away from your body) if you use it.