Fishy Vaginal Odor

Fishy vaginal odor is a common complaint among women.  There are many possible causes of fishy vaginal odor, some very minor and the others more serious.  Fishy vaginal odor is usually caused from inflammation of the vaginal area.  The most common cause of vaginal odor is bacterial vaginosis, resulting from an overgrowth of organisms normally present in the vagina.  Please read through our site and get a better understanding on how to combat vaginal odor problems.

Fishy Vaginal Odor Causes

Usually, fishy odor is very distinctive only to bacterial vaginosis.  A strong fish-like vaginal odor, burning, and a milky discharge are indicators of BV.  Symptoms of trichomonas vaginitis may include: A yellow-gray or green vaginal discharge, sometimes with a “fishy” odor,  burning, irritation, redness and swelling of the vulva and vagina,  pain during urination.  Symptoms of BV include a discharge, fishy odor and perhaps itching, which women often mistake for a yeast infection.  Symptoms such as itching, burning and irritation are not common but may occur in up to one-third of women with BV.  One problem is that as many as fifty percent of the women with BV will not show any symptoms of bacterial vaginosis and therefore there are probably many more women that do not even know they have this infection.  This odor may become more pronounced after having intercourse and often has a fishy smell.
Feminine Odor Treatment

Vaginal odor is something which can be a source of embarrassment for women who suffer from this problem.  Rid yourself once and for all of that horrible odor so many women are embarrassed by.  Treatment usually involves either watching to see if it clears up on its own, or the use of antibiotics.  Treatment is with antibiotics such as Metronidazole or Clindamycin; it can be oral or with a vaginal cream or gel.  See a doctor immediately if you’re suffering from fishy vaginal odor after engaging in unsafe or high-risk sex.