Vaginal odor can have a significant impact on a woman’s emotional well being. Women should understand that in most cases it is not caused by poor hygiene but rather by a pH imbalance or bacterial vaginosis. Vaginal odor effects millions of women worldwide so you are definitely not alone.

By being in tune with your own body scents, should a problem arise, you will know. Vaginal discharge is normal, but off colored or a fishy smell could be symptoms of Bacterial Vaginosis. Additionally yeast infections can also produce a heavy discharge that sometimes has the consistency of ‘cottage cheese’. You should visit your Dr. if Vaginal Odor and Vaginal Odor persist.

Normal vaginal discharge is usually milky white or clear in color. While on your period, menstruation helps in keeping a clean vagina. Increase and thickening of discharge during sexual arousal, breast feeding and during ovulation may occur, but you should not have any fishy Vaginal Odor.

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Vaginal douching and/or scented sprays should be avoided at all times, especially when you are having a bout of Vaginal Odor. Douches or sprays can actually disrupt the pH balance of your vagina.

Showering daily is very important for the best personal hygiene and always use unscented soaps. Try to avoid bubble baths and perfumed soaps if you are diagnosed with Bacterial Vaginosis or a yeast infection or experiencing Vaginal Odor. Drying off with a clean soft cotton towel and wearing cotton crotch panties are very beneficial.

Because the growth of bacteria thrives in moist, warm areas, it is very important to wear lose fitting clothing that won’t restrict air circulation. Try to avoid long term wear of wet swim suits which can cause Vaginal Odor.

Both males and females can become infected with a parasite known as Trichomoniasis. You can contract this infection through sexual intercourse if your partner is infected with this parasite. Often times, there are no symptoms but you may have vaginal itching and vaginal irritation, light bleeding, discharge or a strong Vaginal Odor.

Bacterial Vaginosis, commonly call (BV), has bacteria in much larger amounts than what is normal for a vagina. A fishy Vaginal Odor, a discharge that may be yellow or gray in color, pain and burning while urinating, vaginal redness and itching are symptoms. It is also possible you may not have any symptoms at all.

Even though Bacterial Vaginosis is not a vaginal STD, its occurrence is higher in women that are more active sexually. Your physician may prescribe a topical and/or oral medication but you may desire a natural solution. It is rare that the male partner would need to be treated due to Bacterial Vaginosis.

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