What Causes Vaginal Odor Inspite Of Being On Plan B?

Posted on Mon, 2 Mar 2015

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Question : Hello - I am 38 and for 2 years now I have been experiencing vaginal odor. I had unprotected sex and took plan b - that is when the problems started. I saw my gyno and was tested for BV, trich, the works, results all negative. I even went on two rounds of antibiotics- oral and suppositories. Nothing helped. Is it possible Plan B messed up my body chemistry and if so is there any research on how to correct or determine this? My gyno has given up - examined me 3 times. Help and resources please! Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It may be from urine

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear and thanks for your query.

I understand your concern and I will try to help you.
First -vaginal odor have no relation with the use of Plan -B.
Second-you have excluded all the common causes of vaginal odor such as ;BV,thrich ect.
Third -do you have any urinalysis done within this time you have faced this issue?!

Usually odor of urine can cause this issue you are faced ,from infection or nay foods you are using more common.
If you haven't done any urinalysis ,please do it .

While you have used so much treatment you can try and with home remedies:
1. Apple Cider Vinegar(Mix two cups of apple cider vinegar in warm bath water. )
2. Baking Soda(Add one-half cup of baking soda to your bathwater.)
3. Yogurt
6. Garlic(Eat garlic in raw or cooked form on a daily basis.)

All the best

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Pradeep Vitta

Follow up: Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (2 days later)

Thank you for the reply. She didn't test my urine but I took an OTC test and it was definitely abnormal. Can I treat that at home with your recommendations or do I need to see the doctor again? I have taken 1000 mg of amoxicillin once or twice for 10 days per time throughout the past few years and it hasn't helped the regular issue. What could be the causes? Thank you! I can't believe she didn't check and I always assumed it was vaginal

Answered by Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Go for urinalysis

Detailed Answer:
Hi Dear,

If OTC test is abnormal ,better go for urinalysis and urine culture .
After doing that you can take proper treatment,because using Antibiotics without prescription can cause more damages like yeast infection and low immune system.
Taking many antibiotics too can cause this.

Until you will go for urine control you can try with those tips I have mention above.
Take more fluids in your diet and cranberry teas.

All the best

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Pradeep Vitta