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Funky smell?!
I'm 22 and the mother of 2. I recently started have a foul oder with a discharge that is white and sometimes a brownish yellow, No itching, burning or anything like that. Its happened for the last 2 or 3 months right after my period. It has went away in the past. But I would prefer not to have it at all! My husband is kind and doesn't say anything, but I know he smells it and Its so embarassing! Is there something I can do to prevent it? I shower daily sometimes twice b/c if I can smell myself, I know others can too. I don't douch, Dr. recommends you don't b/c of ph. Any Advice?!
If it were BV wouldn't it continue to have a smell? I don't think it would just go away after a few days?!
It sounds like BV (bacterial Vaginosis) and it requires a antibiotic. Symptoms can range, but the most common is foul odor usually fishy with a thin white to grayish discharge. I have read where it could cause a brownish discharge as well.
Its usually brownish the first day after but after that its white so I don't think its the old blood. Thats why I'm concerned. But like I said it only lasts a few days.
Is this discharge with smell only short lived and immeadiately after a period?
Could it be that the brownish discharge (old blood) are the remains of your period? You see, blood can get a bit of a 'funky' smell when exposed to air for quite some time......it also turns brown.
If this smell only lasts a few days while your body is clearing out, I personally wouldn't be too concerned.
If you suffer with smelly discharge most of the time, then I'd seek medical advise incase its something bacterial like bv
Could it be that the brownish discharge (old blood) are the remains of your period? You see, blood can get a bit of a 'funky' smell when exposed to air for quite some time......it also turns brown.
If this smell only lasts a few days while your body is clearing out, I personally wouldn't be too concerned.
If you suffer with smelly discharge most of the time, then I'd seek medical advise incase its something bacterial like bv
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