What Causes Fishy Odor In Female Genitals?

Posted on Thu, 12 Jan 2017

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Question : how do i get rid of this fishy odor in my vagina?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Bacterial vaginosis likely

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Fishy odor in the vagina is usually due to vaginal infection called bacterial vaginosis.
This is due to the disturbance in the normal bacterial flora.It needs to be confirmed by proper internal examination, vaginal smear and treatment should be treated accordingly.
Metronidazole is usually given for treatment.
You should consult an OBGYN specialist for proper examination and treatment accordingly.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

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