WHY A SMELLY VIRGINA?
A normal, healthy vagina secretes
odourless discharge. Smelly discharge is a sign that something is wrong.
Odours from vaginal discharge are caused by vaginitis or vaginosis, an inflammation of the cells lining the vagina (vaginal mucosa).
Vaginitis or vaginosis occurs
when the normal balance of bacteria, protozoa and yeast in the vagina is upset by an outside factor.
Vaginitis and vaginosis can be extremely uncomfortable, but fortunately they are not serious and are easy to treat. Rarely, smelly discharge can be a sign of an infection.
Odours from vaginal discharge are caused by vaginitis or vaginosis, an inflammation of the cells lining the vagina (vaginal mucosa).
Vaginitis or vaginosis occurs
when the normal balance of bacteria, protozoa and yeast in the vagina is upset by an outside factor.
Vaginitis and vaginosis can be extremely uncomfortable, but fortunately they are not serious and are easy to treat. Rarely, smelly discharge can be a sign of an infection.
Bacterial Vaginosis
Normally,
a type of bacteria called Lactobacillus flourish in the vagina. An
invasion of anaerobic bacteria, which can be sexually transmitted, can
kill off the Lactobacilli.
The resulting infection can go unnoticed, or you might have mild symptoms of itching or burning. You might also secrete more vaginal discharge than usual, and it might have a fishy odour.
The odour will be stronger after anything that increases the pH of the vagina, such as exposure to semen and menstrual blood, both of which are alkaline.
The fishy odor is diagnostic for bacterial vaginosis. It's caused by the presence of chemicals called amines, metabolic by-products of the anaerobic bacteria, in your discharge.
One test for bacterial vaginosis is indelicately called the "whiff test," and involves a vaginal swab, a drop of 10-percent potassium hydroxide to increase the pH and a sniff to detect any fishy odor.
The resulting infection can go unnoticed, or you might have mild symptoms of itching or burning. You might also secrete more vaginal discharge than usual, and it might have a fishy odour.
The odour will be stronger after anything that increases the pH of the vagina, such as exposure to semen and menstrual blood, both of which are alkaline.
The fishy odor is diagnostic for bacterial vaginosis. It's caused by the presence of chemicals called amines, metabolic by-products of the anaerobic bacteria, in your discharge.
One test for bacterial vaginosis is indelicately called the "whiff test," and involves a vaginal swab, a drop of 10-percent potassium hydroxide to increase the pH and a sniff to detect any fishy odor.
Trichomoniasis
Trichomoniasis
infection is caused by the overgrowth of the protozoa T. vaginalis,
often a low-level resident of a healthy vagina.
Trichomoniasis is usually sexually transmitted. The protozoa invade the cells lining the vagina, causing itching, painful urination, swelling and sometimes painful sex.
Trichomoniasis also causes a smelly vaginal discharge. It is usually easy to distinguish from bacterial vaginosis because with trichomoniasis, the discharge is copious, frothy or bloody, and greenish yellow, in addition to being foul-smelling.
Trichomoniasis is usually sexually transmitted. The protozoa invade the cells lining the vagina, causing itching, painful urination, swelling and sometimes painful sex.
Trichomoniasis also causes a smelly vaginal discharge. It is usually easy to distinguish from bacterial vaginosis because with trichomoniasis, the discharge is copious, frothy or bloody, and greenish yellow, in addition to being foul-smelling.
Yeast Infection
According
to the book "Primary Care for Women," up to 75 percent of all women
will experience a yeast infection at some point in their lifetime.
Medically known as candidal vaginitis, a yeast infection is the result of the overgrowth of the normal vaginal-resident fungus Candida albicans.
The primary complaint of women with a yeast infection is itching, but condition causes a smelly discharge as well. The discharge is thick and white, and its appearance is often compared to cottage cheese.
Medically known as candidal vaginitis, a yeast infection is the result of the overgrowth of the normal vaginal-resident fungus Candida albicans.
The primary complaint of women with a yeast infection is itching, but condition causes a smelly discharge as well. The discharge is thick and white, and its appearance is often compared to cottage cheese.
Other Causes
Rarely,
vaginal smells can be a sign of a more serious condition, such as
pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) or cervical cancer. It is always best
to consult your gynecologist if you have smelly discharge.
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