What Causes Ammonia Smelling Vaginal Discharge?

Posted on Sat, 30 Jan 2016

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Question : I am a woman, 71 years old. It has been 10 years since I have seen a OB/GYN. I have had a hysterectomy because of fibroids many years ago. My question, I have an ammonia smelling discharge. I wear a panty liner and have to change twice a day. I did make an appointment with a GYN but I can't see her until March.
What do you think my body is telling me?
Thank you , Jeri in Mission Viejo, CA

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Various causes

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Post menopausal discharge can be due to senile vaginitis or atrophic vagina, due to local lesions in cervix or vagina, or can be due to urine leaking into the vagina( due to vesicovaginal fistula).
Ammonical smell is present in urine.
Aproper internal examination by an OBGYN specialist will confirm the diagnosis and further management should be done accordingly.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

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Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (30 minutes later)

Thank you very much for you reply. Can I wait until mid March for appointment or try another GYN?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Happy to help

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I am happy to have helped you.
You can try for an earlier appointment with other OBGYN, if possible.
Yo can get back to me anytime for further queries by asking a direct question to me on the health care magic portal.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (43 minutes later)

thank you Dr. XXXXXXX I really appreciate your help.
take care,
Jeri Stephens
Mission Viejo, CA 92691

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (46 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Happy to help

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I am happy to have helped you.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad