My sister's vaginal problems

[Cuurious Girl]

Well my sister has been having major issues. So i though i would come on here for some help before her appointment. She is 21 and still a virgin. For sometime, she has had a bad smell come from her vagina. It smells as if it was BO. She said she has it everyday. The last time she went to the doc, she brought it up and she told her it was from sweat, but never acted serious. In high school she was very active, and this was never a problem then. Not being so active, it's a problem now. She has a boyfriend and it is getting very serious. She is embarrassed to do anything with him because she stinks. She has tried everything, from soap and water to douches. What could it simply be? I never had this problem so i am as clueless as her.

[alchris]

If the doctor Was Not a GYN than she must go to one.  She can have an infection which is causing her odor.  people know there own bodies and if she never did have a GYN exam its good to go and speak to a GYN verses a regualr doctor.  If she did go to a GYN I would also find another one.  

[lhowell]

The doctor already said it was from sweat...not BV.  Also, BV causes a foul odor...worse than BO...not to mention the discharge.  My guess is the sister is sweating right where the legs meet the pubic area (which is actually common).  I would try some talcum powder, FDS (Feminine Deodorant Spray), or just some regular deodorant applied in small amounts right at the crease of the legs.

Since the sister is very self-conscious about this, she thinks it's worse than it actually is--hence the reason why the doctor didn't think it was a big deal.

[amythist2779]

HI. I am sorry if this is too much information, but I dont know how else to say it. This may sound really gross, but does your sister wear tampons? I mean is there a chance that if she does that she forgot to take one out? I went to school with a girl who forgot to remove a tampon and it gave her a terrible smell. Like something had died. She had to go to hte doctor to have it removed because it 'got lost' inside her.

And her being a virgin, its not like her bf could tell her he felt something unusual in there while intercourse, if you understand what I am trying to say.

This may not even make sense, but I just thought I would throw that out there.

[Myah]

I don't think the tampon idea is strange at all.  It's a possibility.  There is a bacterial vaginal infection that she may have that has a foul odor.  It doesn't relate to sex either.  Her doctor needs to take her seriously and do a full pelvic exam with tests.  I had a doctor refuse to test me for hypothyroidism, I went to another doctor & sure enough, I tested high & am now treated.  Why do I bring this up?  Because we have to be our own advocates.  If you're not satisfied with one doctor, shop until you are.  I wish her luck...

[Kalio1]

You can get different vaginal infections even if you are a virgin. Sounds to me like all she needs is a doctor visit to determine what it is. Sounds like BV to me.

[txtony]

its good to see that you care for your sisters health.
she is still a virgin, so no stds of course, women have changes in their ph balance with any change. physical,stress,hormonal, but i agree she needs a dr to take her seriously, especially if she is uncomfortable with herself. ps what is BO??