Vaginal Odour

[canadiangirl]

Hello,
I'm having a problem with vaginal odour and am looking for a way to get rid of it. For approximately the last 6 months I've noticed that had a b.o. (body odoour) smell coming from my vagina. Actually the smell is generally strongest from my underwear, but if I change them then the smell is back in a short time period. I don't smell right after showering, but when I start to smell usually depends on what I'm doing during the day. I've never had this problem before and don't smell anywhere else. I shower at least once a day (more if I smell down there) and change my underwear frequently. There's no discharge, however my underwear is damp enough to be considered wet. I've tried shaving all hair so that there's nothing for the smell to attach to, and I also wash very thoroughly with soap. This all sounds so disgusting I know, but I just want it to go away! Any help is greatly appreciated!

[cugirl]

It could be possibly from a sexual transmitted disease, if you have a watery discharge (maybe the reason your underwear is damp) could mean genital herpes, often herpes is not visable in women and only the change is discharge is noticed.  Atrophic vaginitis also has a watery discharge but usally occurs in women who are post-menopausal or have had their ovaries removed.
Or it could be Bacterial vaginosis which has a strong odor but usually has white or grey watery discharge.  Best thing is to go to the OB/GYN.
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[canadiangirl]

ok thanks! so I actually had a PAP last week but was a little embarrassed to ask the doctor face to face (cause it just seems really gross). Are any of these things something that would show up  in the testing? Or is this something I should go back and get specialized tests for?

Thank you.

[cugirl]

I would think they would show up in the Pap but if everything comes back normal you may want to go in and talk to the doctor just in case.

[canadiangirl]

thank you very much!

[lisapep]

A pap only test for cancer... sometimes they can see yeast.. but aside from that no.  You need to get a culture to test for STD's.  you need to go back to the Dr.  Dont be embarassed Drs have seen everything!! good luck

[Alias Lola]

I agree with lisapep.  Don't be embarrassed one iota.  Doctors have seen it all, heard it all.  It's good that you're aware of your body and any variations in vaginal smell.  You should definitely bring it to their attention.

Good luck!

[maryheather]

Also don't forget--everyone has a certain amount of bacteria living in their body all the time.  If you are excessively bathing "down there" then you could potentially be getting rid of necessary bacteria, which allow other bacteria to grow.  I know this from experience.  My OB told me this when I had BV.  Usually, excessive odor is a sign of infection, either yeast, or bacterial, and no, a pap won't check for any of these.  They have to culture specifically for other organisms.

[canadiangirl]

ok..so one last question...obviously I would want to have protected sex. But what about oral sex. Would it be safe for someone to perform oral sex on me? (I'm going with the fact that this is an infection and not an sti since I haven't had sex in a long time and this is recent)

[Alias Lola]

So........ why would you want someone to perform oral sex on you if you have a smelly cooch?  :-)  

I'm just joking, but seriously, go to the doctor and see what they tell you.

[canadiangirl]

that's the thing...it doesn't always smell...(i knew someone would ask that though, i should of made myself more clear, hahaha) But yeah, like it hasn't been smelly for a few days now...so obviously if I smelled I would avoid all contact, but if there's nothing smelling and I'm all clean then I would hope it would be ok!

[canadiangirl]

OH AND....I called the doctor's office where I had my pap done to ask what they test for and they said any of the things mentioned to me would be tested for.

[Alias Lola]

Hahaha...glad you laughed about that ;-)

Yeah, they probably did.  I remember one time I went to the gyn for a pap and was soooooooo surprised when I got a hefty bill from the lab because they did all kinds of cultures.  I thought I was only getting a pap done.  

Anyway, sounds like you don't have anything to worry about.  Sometimes our normal vaginal flora gets unbalanced and we can get minor infections, like BV, and they can clear spontaneously.

Good luck!!

[Jess9]

Sounds to me as though it is Bacterial Vaginosis...I had this when I was pregnant and my doctor waited until I had the baby!!  I told her that I had a bad odor and she looked and she gave me a prescription and it took just a week for it to clear up!!  Remember that your not the first one to have these problems..and I am sure that the doctor has seen and heard so much worse.  Don't be afraid to ask your doctor....sometimes it's worth the embarressment!!

[mymuffin]

I've been having some vagina smell problems.  It's not the usual smell.  I recently treated myself twice with over the counter meds for Yeast infection, then once with antibiotics from the doctor.  I have the wettness (which is not unusual for me), not discharge everyday but the smell is horrible.  I smell it through my clothes.  I recently took additional antibiotics for having the flu so I thought that might be related since it's been three days since I finished the percription and the smell seems to be subsiding.  I'm due back to the doctor this week so I'll definitely inquire.

[alwayshavequestions]

Hey lately Ive been having this clear discharge that has a odor. Im not sure whats going. I dont have a rash or anything but as more discharge comes out I begin to itch. I shower everyday about 2 to 3 times a day. So can someone tell me whats going on

[laxgirl]

this isnt a comment but a question...i have the same problem with really bad smells in my vaginal area.  i smell it sometimes when i am jst sittin, and my boyfriend its so bad he wont go down on me anymore.  I dont kno wht it is or wht i can do to stop it. i shower and wash down there daily but it doesnt seem to help. I dont think its an infection of any sort cause ther is no itching or buring. if there is any one that can help me please let me know. thanks

[debee]

hey girls.
regarding the vaginal smell i had tht a while back and the dr did say it was bacterial vagismosis and i wanted to tell yall that it could come from what yall eat in my case if i have strawberries which i love it causes that strong odor in face when i eat strawberries my husband goes after i eat about 6 thats enough it isnt embarrassing now to us we are more comfortable because we know now what caused it so look at your diets and see if yall have strawberries or something similar.

[midoricutiex]

i have the same thing going on.. but i was wondering about something. im new to this. i mean ive had one obgyn visit EVER. bc i needed birth control. what do they have to do to check you for that stuff? and the symptoms i have could be a lot of different things.. i even saw somewhere it could be a symptom of HIV. should i get tested for everything? and what do they do to "test" you for that stuff? pleaseee comment me back. worried :-\

[pumpkin78]

Usually it is a simple blood test and they also do some lab tests from the specimen they get from your vagina when they do the pap.  Trust me, you will feel better once you go and get the results back.  I recommend an annual(every year, that's why they call it an annual;)) exam after 18, especially if you are sexually active.  You can have them test you for everything right there and then.  I am really surprised at how many women don't get their annuals done!!  Good luck!

[NICK999]

I'VE HAD THIS TERRILE SMELLING VAGINAL DISCHARGE FOR A WHILE NOW. IT SMELLS LIKE AMMONIA OR DEAD RAT AT TIMES. I'VE BEEN TO MY OBGYN AND THE PAP AND CULTURE TEST CAME BACK NEGATIVE. WHAT CAN BE WRONG. I TAKE A BATH TWICE A DAY. IT'S VERY DEPRESSING. I'M MARRIED AND I FIND MYSELF AVOIDING SEX BECAUSE I'M AFRAID HE WILL SAY SOMETHING ABOUT THE SMELL.

[NICK999]

I'VE HAD THIS TERRILE SMELLING VAGINAL DISCHARGE FOR A WHILE NOW. IT SMELLS LIKE AMMONIA OR DEAD RAT AT TIMES. I'VE BEEN TO MY OBGYN AND THE PAP AND CULTURE TEST CAME BACK NEGATIVE. WHAT CAN BE WRONG. I TAKE A BATH TWICE A DAY. IT'S VERY DEPRESSING. I'M MARRIED AND I FIND MYSELF AVOIDING SEX BECAUSE I'M AFRAID HE WILL SAY SOMETHING ABOUT THE SMELL.

[oOjanedoeOo]

Ive had the damp undies and the oder for a while now.. the past year and now i havent had my period in months... ive been with the same partner for 4 years now and him with me.. is it possible someone whos used our home bathroom could have passed something to me.. std wise? My fiance doesnt mind the smell cause most of the time its very sweet  and not sour at all but sometimes it does smell like ammonia...my doctor said that im not ovulating because of the lack of periods and im not on birth control so everythingis backing up on me.. could that be my smell.. im sick of changing my undies 3 times a day and like some of you i smell it thru my pants and im sooo scared people will notice.. do any of you pee a little when you sneeze or cough or even stand up?

[kik90210]

hi!!

ok i'm only 17,still a virgin but i too am having weird odours an sometimes damp undies an the odd time i get abit itchy i am getting very impatient over it lik i do have a boyfriend but won't even mess around with him anymore incase he will smell it like i shower nearly 3times a day over it i dunno wat to do please help cos i haven't a clue wat it could be an am too embarrassed to go to the doctors or anything like tat this is my only option

[kas2]

I 2 have had the wet undies and the ammonia smell.  I went 2 the dr and got tested for all std's but all came back negative.  my pap was also normal.  I don't know what's going on with my  body but I'm getting really scared because I don't think this is usual.  It's really freaky always wondering if you are smelling and if someone is smelling you.  If you go to the dr and they find out something please post it.

[Deeogy]

you could have a bad case of thrush?you can get that canstan duo stuff from the chemist,but just expain it to whoevers helping you first cause they might tell you it's something else,you should be embarrassed to tell the doctor,they've seen MUCH stranger stuff than you'd think but it does usually feel a little awkward i know

[Deeogy]

sorry,i meant shouldN'T be embarrassed :)

[FetUpWithDrs]

I'm surprised nobody has said this yet... but it can just be sweat... yes...we do sweat.  Just like you get BO from your arm pits when they sweat without deodorant...

This especially if you're overweight... I am kinda chunky and I too get very wet underwear...but its not a discharge... its sweat.  And of course... sweat doesn't smell too good.  It goes away with a change of undies and a shower but of course it comes back...

The ammonia smell is probably pee leaking.  Sweat and pee... not a nice combo.  

And just in case anybody asks I have no STDs, no bacterial infections, a normal pap and no yeast infection.  

Its just plain sweat...

[Beachgirl112]

Ok yall.....I've had the same promblem with the B.O. smell! I HATE it! It's so embarrassing! I've come to the point where i dont know how to make it go away! I change my panties when i smell, i shower EVERYDAY and wash really good. I have had this promblem ever since i was 13! I have never been to the OBGYN. I know it is just sweat but i dont understand why it's a B.O. smell down there! I really thought i was the ONLY one with this problem! I told my mom and sisters about it and they had never heard of it either. I havent told anybody else besides my mom and sisters because it is SO embarrassing! I wonder if there is any kind of meds i can take for it? I just wish it would go away! And it's jus when i'm active in sports or outside, or doin anythin where i get hot. Sometimes i'll jus get the smell jus because it's hot outside and i'm outside! I know it sounds like im a nasty person but i'm not! I'm one of the cleanest people u'll ever meet!!! I jus dont know what to do anymore!!!! PLEASE HELP ANYBODY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Yum1977]

You know if there are that many of us with that going on... maybe this is just normal and we should get used to the fact that people aren't supposed to smell like flowers or spices or food.  I'm all for proper hygiene, don't get me wrong, but eliminating all odor, like eliminating all body hair, seems more a function of cultural bias against what's "nice" and what's not, and the assumptions that go with that - i.e. if you're too hairy, you're not feminine, and if you smell down there you must be dirty or sleeping with too many men.  We're all trying to live up to an ideal that's not necessarily realistic.  That said, I definitely will say no to oral sex unless it's just after a shower, otherwise I just feel too paranoid that my guy might get grossed out!  But how are the men supposed to become comfortable with womens bodies if we don't get comfortable first?

[nunu06]

Im now experiencin the same thing, but im really comfortable and open with my boyfriend and vice versa so i asked him about it, and he said, i smell normal to him, and he still goes down on me and loves it. I dont know, maybe we exaggerate the smell because we are not used to it. But i still want it to go away.

[Meaghan23]

I have similar issues, but sporadically, which is weird. When it happens, I usually know it is sweat by the smell and because of the time wetness.Some tips I use when the odor occurs:

I trim my hair and (this may sound strange, but it's the truth) before I put on a fresh pair of undies I take my deodorant (solid ONLY) and apply it to the outside of my panties. I only use solid on the outside of my panties because I don't want it to actually touch my vaginal area.

If I have odor that s not from sweat, I just use a ****** by Summer's Eve. Another great product by summer's eve are the moist towellete's. They are made for the vaginal area and since they are individually wrapped, I carry them in my purse and can use them whenever I am out and need one.

Hope this helps!

[Meaghan23]

typo above:

I know it is sweat because of the TYPE of wetness.

Also the word that was blocked out in the last paragraph was dou che. Strange that that was censored lol

[meg_xox]

Hey,

So..I'm 17, and I've never had sex. But...I've been noticing a weird smell "down there" lately, but I don't know what it is. It's even hard to describe...I'm not sure if it's from my vagina, or from my urine. But even after I bathe, the smell doesn't go away. Sometimes I can smell it through my clothes, and it's embarrassing. I've been sick lately...and taking cough syrup and stuff, could that cause it ? I don't know what to do...does anyone have any idea what this might be ? I'm too embarrassed to go to the doctor....

Thank you.

[Mikkram]

I am having the same problem for the last two months. It is NOT just a sweat odour! It is more like something crawled up inside me and died! I can smell it during the day, fully clothed and am sure if someone gets close enough they will too. Has anyone just tried a yeast infection treatment?

[Mikkram]

one more thing

[Mikkram]

One more thing. A way to see if it is internal odour or just sweat, try wearing a tampon for the day. I did that today and there is no odour I can detect. I'm sure that when I take it out it will be back. I think the vaginosis sounds most likely.

[Phoebe66]

For those that think it is sweat related - try using a regular glide on deoderant 'down there' and let it dry before getting dressed.  It really does help.

And deoderant panty liners help too!

[elle2]

i am having the same problem the odour started after i first got my period a few years ago and has persisted. it smells very strong and i can smell it through my clothes and im positive others can also. I've been to several different doctors concerning the issue but each time the tests come back negative and i am made to feel like there is nothing wrong even though there is because the strong smell persists! i shower daily, dont use too much soap, wear cotton underwear, am not sexually active, use panty liners and a feminie deoderant spray but nothing works, should i make another visit to the doctors? this isnt normal and im positive that its not just sweat. this really affects my confidence and its terrible that i can smell it through my clothes!! it feels like there is nothing that i can do!

[Hallelookalike]

I once worked with a young lady who was pregnant and had the same dead rat smell odor for at least the first 5months of her pregnancy. Ladies! Have you all been tested for a urinary tract infection ? This is what she had, a bad one. For those who feel really uncomfortable with yur OB/Gyn, try the over the counter Urinary tract test sold at your nearest pharmacy first and then act on your results.  There is even a new product which detects vaginal diseases, ask your pharmacist. Good luck to you all!

[WW24]

From reading all of these post...the dead rat smell definitely sounds like bacteria vaginosis or BV.  The classic symptom is a horrible smell.  You have to go to the OBGYN and get tested for BV...the main way of treating BV is a prescription antifungal gel or pill.  I know when I get BV because the smell is soo bad.  Now the ammonia smell is a different story...I can't figure that one out. Could still be BV.  Also there is no for sure cause for BV.  It can happen to any woman because our ph balance in the vajayjay can get off balance from a lot of different things including food.  Did you know that eating too many sweets can negatively affect your vajayjay?

[Leled]

The only thing that i would suggest is to go see a doctor ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Its sounds like a vaginal bacteria infection!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[flip_flop_lollipop]

i've been having a similar problem too for a while. looking to go to the docs, but i'm quite tied down recently as my exams are round the corner. i'll probably have to wait till after.

one thing is, my periods have never been regular. i'm not sure if it has any effect on this, but yeah.

I used to have normal thick, whitish vaginal discharge, no smells, nothing. quite manageable. but for the past few months or so it's gotten so bad i have to resort to pantiliners.

nowadays, i basically get very watery stuff. in the beginning (after i've just showered and changed and everything) it is watery and clear or slightly yellowish. but as the day progresses, there will be more of it and the colour starts to turn darker. eventually i will get this reddish-brownish stuff on my pantiliner, of which i'm not sure if it's simply caused by a lot of discharge... or is it blood? because it does look a little like the kind of discharge i get towards the end of my period (the kind that tends to be tinged with some traces of blood but isn't really like heavy menstrual flow, if you get what i mean).

if i'm not wrong, i've had a similar experience like maybe a few years back, but it only lasted for a while and went away. this time it seems to have been a long time and it doesn't seem to be clearing up. my vaginal area isn't itching or anything, but it sure does smell (sort of like a fishy/ammonia smell). i'm really starting to get worried...

[graniteo]

I to have  this smell for over 3 years I have went to the doctor I have taken the pills I have put the creams,gels etc....I have found this product called repfresh from walmart you use it every 3 days and it seems to do something but my god do i have to do this the rest of my life!! I go to the doctor this month and I am going to ask him again......

[KellyCrane]

Hi everyone - I too have had a similar problem, and just saw my Doctor for a Pap and asked her about it.  She said that about 4 times a year she gets such a complaint from a woman, and finds a "lost" tampon in her during her exam!!  I know...gross, but she was quite serious.  That was not the cause in my case (still waiting for lab results), but worth checking out on yourself.  

And please, try to be OK with asking your Doctor about your body - they really, really have seen WAY WAY WAY worse than what you could ever imagine.

[Vanessa226]

I am glad that I am not the only one that feels this way. I got the ammonia smell about 4 years ago and it comes and goes, my doctor first said it was Trich without doing any tests, then I went to another doctor and she said it was Bacterial Vaginois. She gave me some antibotics for it and it cleared up...but then it came right back. It finally went away for about two years and then I had an IUD put in and it came right back....then I got the IUD remove and the smell went away....now I am back to the IUD and the smell has returned. So I dont know what is wrong with me, I like the IUD but i cant keep this smell and I dont understand why I had it the first time....

[doismell]

ever since i could remembre ive had a real bad fish odour comin from my vagina, when i say bad i really mean it, this fish odour smells so bad ive been a social outcast for the majority of my highschool years,many guys believe i am desirable but when they come near me they smell the odour and back away, i am soo embarrased and i hate that i have this problem i feel like im the only person goin through this none of my friends have such problems not only do i have the fish odour but i also have alot of watery with white discharge(it almost looks like oatmeal) on top of the fish odour everysingle day, i could b walking down the street and my underwear would be soken wet(i do not have any itchyness or redness) I cant help but cry everytime i come out of the shower because i smell it a few mins later, i shower twice a day and change my panties everyday but nothing helps the odour juss get stronger, ive used everything and nothing works, Ive used cleansing towels, ive used vinegar, baby powder, i cross my legs so tight, and it still comes trough i am so certain this isnt a desease because i am not sexualy active(still a virgin) i am so desperate this problem has ruined my life, im 18 now and do not have the confidence to even sit next to someone

I am begging does anyone have anything to recoment me, i dont wanna live the rest of my life hiding

[triciafaye]

I had a similar problem when I was in Middle school... I believe that was when it started....
Anyways, it eventually went away. Every woman's body is different, and since you are just getting out of the puberty stage, strange things are not uncommon. If you have not been to the OBGYN, then you need to go and make sure everything is good.
Sometimes, even though you smell it... not everyone else does.
Bathing everyday is ok, but using so many products can kill good bacteria that the vagina has to have... thats why some women get yeast infections AFTER taking an antibiotic :)
Use unscented pads, or pantie liners... even if you are not on your period (scented ones can cause problems in some people). This will absorb the wetness and possibly the odor, and keep it away from your body... and help you feel a little more comfortable.
Be assured, you are not alone honey :) Let me know if you find anything else out.

[triciafaye]

A few posts above mine, it was mentioned that some of the culprit for wetness is sweat.... That is soo true!
This is what my mom told me to do about it...
After showering put on some mild baby powder in that area... not in the vaginal folds themselves... that will burn lol.
Put some on the undies as well. Also wear a thin pad... unscented! Sometimes the scents they put in em can cause reactions, not always rashes.
Odors are natural... some are stronger than others, the same as with peoples BO.... some people just smell stronger than others.
If you go to the OBGYN and had all the tests, culturs, and pap done.... and you are clear..... get a second opinion, and if thats all clear.... then everything is fine.
Do not be afraid to ask questions or be specific!! They can't help you if you don't ask!! They are trained professionals, and they will not judge or make fun of you. My sister is an OBGYN, and the women she works with are wonderful people... they are there for you to help you.

Hope this helps raise some spirits! -hugs-

[kfab]

Hi everyone, i have 2 questions.
im 16 years old and have had 2 sexual partners. recently
i went to the doctor's office because i was told my most recent partner
had chlamydia. i got a pap smear, and mind you i was just finishing my period, it had been 2 or 3 days after my period finished. the doctor perscribed me antibiotics for a bladder infection, and i had a Pap smear
done and an std check at the same time, she took 2 seperate swabs. 1 for each. the results came back clear, no stds, nothing wrong except a bladder infection. a few days after the pap smear i noticed a strong smell coming from my vaginal area while i was wearing shorts sitting on the couch. i went to the bathroom to check out if there was any discharge. there was a slight clearish-whitish discharge, but also just a wetness in my panties with no color. im wondering if there is anything
that wouldnt show up on the pap smear, or if its from having the "dinosawr claw" as i call it stuck so far up & inside me? another thing im wondering that could be a possibility is, i didnt bother taking the antibiotics that the doctor perscribed for the bladder infection, i figured it would clear up on its own, and it has, atleast it doesnt hurt to pee anymore and i dont have any of the other symptoms of the bladder infection. should i still take the antibiotics?
my second question is, when i got my pap done, it was extremely painful, almost unbearable, to the point where i was almost screaming
and crying in pain. afterwards ive noticed tampons slide a little bit easier.
did the pap smear loosen or rip the vaginal skin? and if so, is there
any way i can get it to its original state, or make it tighter without surgery?

[seekinganswersalways]

I have to say this because as I just read all the posts I completely understood what each person was talking about.
For the past say 3 days I have had an obscene, foul odor coming from my vagina. I noticed I was always wet in my underwear and changed them many times a day. The smell would come through my pants and I was feeling extremely embarrassed. As i read the posts I began to think i had BV because that seemed to be the most common and similar to what I have been experiencing. Until I came to one posting that said that one woman's doctor found 4 "lost" tampons each year.

Well I know it is gross but I ran to the washroom and discovered I had left one inside for the past few days. It had gotten lost so far back but without a doubt that is where the odor came from.

It may not be everyones reason but it was mine and it could help another female out there.

[pinkydinkydoo89]

wow girl, that *****.
  i got divorced about a year and a half ago and just had sex with my bf of 4 months. i have the birth control i u d mirena by the way.
well the condom broke and now i have had an ammonia type smell coming from my vagina. no unusual discharge really tho. also i bled the day after intercourse. i have also had cramping..this has been goin on for the past 3 weeks.........any suggestions??

[kelly413]

I have smelly, white vaginal discharge, and I will bleed for like 30 minutes some days out of the week. I DO NOT itch, and it doesn't burn when I pee. What can be wrong with me?

[m3497]

has anyone tried taking live bacteria pills? you know how they say eating yogust is good for vaginas because of the live bacteria in it? This is similar but in a more concentrated form. I batttle with a lot of bacterial and yeast infections and these pills help me a lot. You can find these probiotic pills at most grocery stores, though more commonly at health food stores. they won't say that they are for vaginal bacteria, instead they usually say something about digestive health. Look for ingedients like Acidophilus, Bifidum, and rhamnosus. often they are in a cooler and must be kept refridgerated.

[shane29]

hey everybody..
i have a problem with my bad odor discharge coming from my vagina.it is like a fishy like smell.and one thing more.i have dis warts in my vagina;(somebody help me PLEASE..i hate it..I am so embarrassed 2 go 2 see a doctor..and im afraid. PLEASE HELP ME.;(

[kitty143]

Hi,
I am having the same problem, smelly fishy odour down there but no discharge. I do sweat sometimes when I sleep but I shower everyday and Im very obsesive when I clean in the shower. I have an annual coming up in a month and I plan to get tested for everything. I am sexually active with my man of 1 year and were both "clean" down there, no history of std's or anything like that. I know this is very discriptive but when we shower together he slides in on me and I see white stuff on him, but after we do that I smell fine, its almost like hes cleaning my insides or something, then when we are intimate right after I smell again. He says that it could be the smell of his *** (Im on the pill so we dont use condoms). Again Im sorry for being so discriptive however I am also concerned cause its SO embarrassing, I think Im really lucky to have my guy cause I can actually talk to him about this. If anyone knows the answer to this PLEASE get back to me. Also NOONE should be embarrased to ask their DR cuz its true...they have seen it ALL.
Thanks

[dj26]

I'm a nutritional consultant who has recently had this EXACT same problem.  For one week, try these suggestions (that have worked for me):

1)  Eat fruit for breakfast, nothing else.  
2)  Drink more water.  Avoid coffee, alcohol and soda.
3)  Shower daily and try using natural or organic soaps.  Do not   douche.
4)  Avoid all "fast foods".
5)  Cut back on sweets.  Eliminating them all together is the best choice.
6)  Get plenty of sleep.
7)  Do not wear underwear to bed.  Try wearing loose boxers or shorts to let your vagina "breathe".
8)  Avoid sex (if you can).
9)  Exercise!!!  
10)  Think positively and don't freak yourself out too much.  Go to the doctor and get a pap smear or get tested for STDs if the smell persists.  

Good luck, ladies!  :-)

[bubbles76]

2 Solutions
Ask your doc for a chemical imbalance test - this worked for me after he gave me antibiotics
Bacterial vaginosa - antibiotics will take care of this also.
Go FOR IT - if you have no chance of STDs then this will be your saviour!
Bubbles76

[bubbles76]

One more thing...let me know if this works for your 'bad odor vagina'...I would like to know if I helped a fellow woman out! Thanks!