Suggest Treatment For Yeast Infection Causing Strong Vaginal Odor

Posted on Sat, 9 Jan 2016

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Sat, 9 Jan 2016 Answered on

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Question : I have strong, fishy, vaginal odor and minor occasional bleeding. Is this BV? No new sexual partners. Been tested.

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes,it could be BV.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Thanks for trusting hcm about your health care.
I have gone through your history and understand your concerns.
Your symptoms are most likely due to BV.
Get your high vaginal smear done to rule out the cause and took antibiotics accordingly.
It is not necessarily occur after sexual exposure.
Hope found useful, feel free to discuss more information.
Good luck.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (30 minutes later)

I get it often, that and yeast infections, since I was born, pretty much. Thank you for your help!

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are most welcome.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
You are most welcome.
You can take following precautions along with antibiotics and antifungal treatment.
-Maintain a proper vaginal hygiene.
-Wear a loose fitting cotton undergarments.
-Do not douche.
-Avoid perfumes products.
-Take healthy and nutritious diet.
-Use probiotics and curd in your diet.
-always do protected sex.
Hope found useful.
Good luck.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar