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Gynecology (Expert Forum)
Vaginal odor
Answered by
Keith Downing, MD - Obstetrics, Gynecology
MA
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Doctor's Answer
by Keith Downing, MD, May 20, 2008 10:41AM
, May 20, 2008 10:41AM
Hello,
You should be seen by an ob/gyn. A postmenopausal woman can still develop bacterial vaginosis and if sexually active trichomonas can present with malodorous discharge. Another non-infectious cause could be atrophic vaginitis. You'll need to be examined by an ob/gyn to ascertain the nature of your symptoms and the underlying cause.
Best regards,
Dr. Downing
You should be seen by an ob/gyn. A postmenopausal woman can still develop bacterial vaginosis and if sexually active trichomonas can present with malodorous discharge. Another non-infectious cause could be atrophic vaginitis. You'll need to be examined by an ob/gyn to ascertain the nature of your symptoms and the underlying cause.
Best regards,
Dr. Downing
I did see my Obgyn in late Feb and it happened to be one of the days when the odor was not present nor he did notice anything amiss. Pap was normal. Should I still see him about this?