Vaginal odor, After hysterectomy

[resmore]

Hello everyone, I had a partial hysterectomy about 8 years ago. I noticed everytime I have sex with my boyfriend, my vagina smells different. I douche and I take warm baths. I douche maybe once or twice a month. I am wondering if I am having this odor because I don't have a menustration anymore. Before I had the partial hysterctomy I never had a problem with having a vaginal odor. I went to the doctor my pap test are fine. Do I need to douche more? Please Help! Thank You!

[Trialanderror]

Sorry to hear that you had to have a hysterectomy. I would say:
Number one: quit that douching, will ya? This by itself can change the "good" vaginal bacteria into something that is out of balance and can cause different odors. It is a vicious cycle. Number two: I did once overhear an old man saying that women smell different after they stop having periods, even though I am pretty sure that would have to be linked to the uterus that is not shedding it`s lining anymore. So we can exclude number two. And it sounds like your doctor has checked for any infections. Number three: maybe your boyfriedn needs to get checked. Sorry, very vague advice. Good luck.

[jd1419]

Yes, I have always been told by my gyno never to douche--it is very bad for your system--takes out allt he good bacteria that does fight off different things and leaves you with nothing so then the bad bacteria takes over.

[jazebzsng69]

hello
i was looking this up to find out more about me, and i came across your question.  i had a partical hysto about 6yrs ago i am 41 and i have a foul oder too!!!  i have been with the same man for years so it is not that.  i dont douch, so it is not that.  i am very clean and buy new underware often.  so i am puzzeled myself... i think that it has to do with the hyst.  what else could it be.. it smells like "old lady" sorry no offense to anyone..

[mommabeanz]

im happy to hear its not just me..i had a hysterectomy at 28. i was embarrased by the fact that i sometimes think i smell so freaking bad, but to hear others are experiencing the same issues makes me feel better. they say no douching but if your periods cleaned out your uterus and vagina. what cleans out your vagina know? i am clean & aware of my body yet i feel like nothing i do makes a difference the odor still remains. does this mean that stuff just sits in there??? i dont know embarassing questions ...need answers too!!

[anne_1964]

I wonder sometimes its because of no period anymore..
I need answers too..sometimes I think men doctors cant explain it
Did u notice men dont smell it

[divalison]

I have exactly the same situation you described here two years ago.  I used to smell sweet, now the odor can be foul.  I genuinely believe that our periods literally cleared out the sperm of our partners (and sperm smells foul after a day) so without a period, there is nothing cleaning us out.  The sperm does just sit there.  I'm going to try douching, but I'm worried about that too.

[problemsolved1216]

I had a complete hysterectomy when I was 28 yrs old. Within two years, I noticed a foul smell as well. After several test, it was determinded that I had no infections or STD's. It got so bad that I was embarrassed to even have sex with my husband. I tried medicated douches, herbal douches, and regular douches. About ten years ago, while waiting to get my harmone replacement precription filled I walked over to the feminine products and ended up buying Monistat 7.

I found that by using the Monistat 7 (NOT the one or 3 day treatments ... they did not work!) once a month and avoiding sexual activity during the seven days, that I no longer have the problem. My doctor told me that since I told him about how great it worked for me, that now he recommends it for other women experiencing the same problem.

I've used it once a month religiously since then and have not had only gotten rid of the odor, but my sex drive has increased ten fold.

Hope this helps you ladies too :)  

[Lala_D]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! I know it's years after you posted this but I too had a complete hysterectomy at a young age the rest of my story is the same as yours - including being embarrassed to have sex with my husband.Everywhere I have looked, women with partial hysterectomies blame it on no more periods, which didn't help me. You are the first person I have found with an actual solution to try. I'm going to buy Monistat 7 tomorrow! Again, thanks a million.I hope I get the same results you do!

[problemsolved1216]

BTW ... I'm 54 years old now and STILL use it!!!

[astrogirl72]

OMG I hope this works for me because I am tired of this.... I have went to the doctor like 15 times and everything negative and look at me like I'm crazy!!!! I get this every month it seem like around the time I was having my menstrual and my clitoris area seem more tender as well..  I will try this this week.. Thanks!!

[HAVEFAITH65]

I had the Novasure procedure May 18, 2012 and prior to having it I asked a lot of questions and visited many websites that pertained to the procedure.  It will be exactly 2 weeks tomorrow since the procedure and I am still having the slight yellowish and sometimes bloody discharge.  I did experience the excruciating pain and fever days after the procedure and at times the pain still exist.  I called the docor a few days after the procedure to complain about my the pain and the high fever and they called out a bacterial medication to treat an infection.  It seems the pay is worse during the night than in the day.  I thought by now at least the discharge would have subsided but it hasn't.  I will be giving my doctor a call today to do the post appointment.  I just hope I am told that I am healing okay and that this pain and the discharge will subside.  I am so against having a full hysterectomy and just hope that I won't have any regrets about having the Novasure procedure.

[OffCapeLady]

I am 42 and had a total hyster on 11/20/12. My gyno had suggested Novasure due to my heavy/long periods. However, we decided to skip the Nova and had the hyster because results of my sonogram showed numerous fibroid tumors and a cyst on one of my ovaries (other vary blocked by tumor).  I was looking forward to the hyster as I dont plan to have more kids, and my periods left me totally worn out, dizzy and fatigued.  Additionally, I learned that I was a severe anemic (lack of iron/red blood cells) and ended up in the ER for a blood transfusion before my hyster. I had another transfusion 2 days after surgery [before I was discharged]. I am 5wks post-op and also have that weird odor that everyone has mentioned. I still have a beige (no blood) discharge which my doc says is quite normal as I am still healing inside. Other than the odor,  and a short bout with constipation, my recovery has been uneventful. I have cherished this time out of work as my boyfriend and family are spoiling me rotten. I will talk w/my gyno more on 2/03/13 prior to returning to work on 2/07/13. In the meantime, I find that many of my questions can be answered at the website www.hystersisters.com.  I wish all a happy, restful recovery. Add to your favorites:  www.hystersisters.com

[tammyredhead]

I had a partial hysterectomy a little over 3 weeks ago. I too have noticed a foul Odor. I go back to my doctor on the 25th. I was using Boric Acid Suppositories for the Vagina before the surgery. Last resort, but it works. I will probably start using them again when I get the ok from my doc. I hope this was helpful.

[hackgirlforever]

What about oral sex after using monistate 7  please help

[missit63]

I am definitely going to try this out. I had a partial hysterectomy about a 2 years ago and I'm only 24. This smell is driving me insane and its very embarrasing, so I hope this works for me too.

[babytalkback]

I had a partial hysterectomy on my birthday one year ago and thought it was the best present ever until I too started having problems with a foul odor, I find it very embarrassing and bless my husbands heart he says it doesn't bother him. He has helped me try to research it. We found an artical that read that if you mix 1tbs of baking soda with a glass of water and drink it every day will cure vaginal odor so I'm going to give it a try. If it works I  will post on here again if it doesn't then I guess I will try the Monistat every month dealeo ....good luck to everyone...

[Angelkhyia]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience and what has helped for you. I really thought it was just me and be feeling so ashamed. I'm like I know I keep myself clean but what the heck I'm like I'm not suppose to smell like this whats wrong with me. I so appreciate your sharing and everyone else to. God bless.

[noeyesore]

had a Partial Hysterectomy in December 2012 and the Vaginal odor is unbearable. I havn't been sexually active for months and ladies, forgive my vulgar description, but the odor smells like a rotting carcass! No infections found. It's gotten so bad that I went back to using tampons to "cork" up the odor! I do not douche, I use unscented or mild soaps and Nothing, I mean NOTHING has helped. Had I known this was going to happen, I would have kept my Fibroid covered Uterus!

[Bibleisthelivingword]

Wow! I thought I was the only one too! I had a hysterectomy in Dec 2016, and the odor is horrible! I haven't had sex, im not married,  but it is so offensive,  im so afraid people can smell it and it happened after the hysterectomy. The doctor said no one had ever complained about it before that I was the first one and he had been doing them for years,  he is a well known GYN that does reconstructive surgery. But he smelled it on exam and he prescribed an antibiotic. Well it didn't go away. I haven't been back I thought I just have to live with it. I'm so glad I looked it up. I will try these other things that was mentioned. I was not looking for any man cuz I am so embarrassed of the smell. Thank u ladies for bringing this subject up!

[momto3boys138]

Did drinking the baking soda help?

[MZTEEKAY]

Whewwwww I'm so glad I wasn't the only person experiencing this.I thought since I had my Hysterectomy something was wrong.I too have gone to Dr on SEVERAL OCCASIONS..lol..I even thought crazy like myHubby was cheating..I didn't know what was going on but I didn't like that SOUR SMELL..I found that Norforms work and fresh liners WORK also sleeping with no UNDIES ladies..The overnite air works miracles.U wake up feeling fresh as ever...Good luck Ladies!!!

[tybrir]

I have used Monistat 7 for many years, even before my partial hysterectomy a year ago. It definately helps with the "rotting" odor I've experienced after the hysterectomy & intercourse. I have a lot of pain with deep penetration during intercourse. This caused problems and my engagement ended with fiance. Any suggestions on how to help with less pain on my cervix during intercourse? I've coonsidered inserting lidocaine jelly but I'm concerned about an infection or a bad taste ( or mouth/tongue numbness ). Any suggestions. I'm heart broken.

[Bibleisthelivingword]

They told me they took my cervix when I had a partial and that I didn't need pap tests anymore, that all I had was ovaries,  no uterus or cervix,  u may want to check and I will too! Good luck!

[Lavagrl]

I am going to try this using monistsat 7 while my hubby is away @ work will help us both. Thanks so much 4 sharing

[constanevlanelancasterOhio]

too have had a total hysterectomy and suffered an odor problem. I have no infection and I bath daily and wear clean undies and clothes. I figured it out. I am losing just little drips and drops of urine throughout the day. I am not "peeing" my pants and sometimes you don't even realize you are losing a little urine. The crotch of my panties were damp and I was occasionally conscious of a few drops coming out. I started wearing a Poise Liner (and changing it a couple times a day) and Viola! My problem is over.

[Desijarrett]

I just had a partial hysterectomy about four weeks ago and I'm experiencing a very foul odor.  I'm still having a little bit of a bloody discharge, which they say can happen after hysterectomies, but the odor is to die for...literally.  I can't take it any more.  I'm hoping it's just the discharge and once that is completely gone then so will this odor.  I'm sad to hear that you guys are still experiencing the odor YEARS after your surgery.  That makes me sad.  I'm still in the timeframe of "no sex for six-eight weeks" so I can't say it happens after sex.  I'm not married or dating anyone right now, thank goodness but I can not endure this smell.  To me, it smells like old blood.  That's the only way I can describe it.  Horrible!  I'm going to wait until my 6-week appointment with my doctor and mention it to him, but I really, really hope it's stopped by then.

[Farmgirl42]

I had a hysterectomy 4 years ago and I have also been with the same man since then and have been checked for everything. And douching was out of the question. Also I thought about trying the monistat but it is costly each month and I hate the stuff coming out all day. Sorry to be so graphic but the subject just is anyways. Was talking with my husband about it and he agrees  that is because I don't have periods anymore and his sperm has no way of coming completely out of me since I have no period, plus all the other bacteria that is in there. The normal bath does not work because the water does not go up in there. We had talked about finding something to just squirt water up in there while taking a shower which was hard. Now this might sound gross but it worked for me.  My mom has a big bath  and I go visit every other weekend. So I started taking a hot bath with some clear soft soap and while I was in there I used my hand and swished water up in there. U might have to suck in. And the I would push it out. And you need to be able to feel it to know it went in.  I do that several times. It works because that is the only time I would do it cause are bath is small.. My husband started noticing and said I smelt good after I would come back. So I am going to start trying to do it several times a week. Sorry this is so graphic and it might be gross but I will do anything to keep from smelling that foul odor. And you can always rinse off in the showe afterwards. I hope this will help you, cause I know how all of you feel.

[zzzzTootyfruityzzzz]

Hi ladies. I'm 47. I used a reusable douche kit for 27 years now. I need it for after intercourse because my hubby’s sperm irritates me (burns and itches) It happens to a lot of women. My doc said it was ok with only water. Have never had problems with that (no infections etc...) Also before having intercourse i wash the outside of my vagina with spectro gel (the non scented one) I keep it on for 30 sec then i rinse it off. (i do this after the dove soap job!) It takes all the odor away so it's not embarrassing to have sex (especially oral sex) Also I wear a light poise pad because my plumbing leeks a bit, this started about 10 years ago! If you have a urine problem, it is better to use a pad for that and not for menstruation because it is specialy design to illimate urine odor. I had a complete hysterectomy feb 14, 2014. Very happy about the results, no more menstrual pain etc... I'm 4 weeks recovery and yeah had the brown,yellow,beige discharge arg! But it is slowly stopping. Not going to try the douche for a least an other 1,2 weeks. Hope this helped!