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anonymous
writes:hi, im having a very embarassing unusual probelm. my boyfriend and i have been together for 3 years, so he is the only person iv slept with since.. during our relationship or before it, iv never smelt bad down there ever. and now all of a sudden the past like month and a half iv noticed a very slight fishy smell during sex, not before. its not bad like a gross overpowering smell, my boyfriend says im over-reacting but i feel nasty. you can hardly smell it but its there and its all i can think about. i clean myself very well and shower daily or take a bath. i dont know whats going on!! and its not everytime. it was there a few times then not there a few and now its back. he thinks its normal but i do not and he says other girls hes been with have had a slight fishy smell and he says his friends say there girlfriends have a slight smell, but i really dont believe him.i feel like he is just trying to make me feel better i really dont have time for a Dr appt. any ideas on what is causing this?? or like he says is it normal? do all girls smell a little fishy? Please help its driving me crazy! Reply to this Question
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reader, anonymous, writes (25 August 2010):
HI and don't worry too much!
If you have any discharge with this smell, it is very likely Bacterial Vaginosis.
The discharge can vary from whitish grey- yellowy green depending on the person.
You can also have 'period 'like pains and/or slight lower back ache.
The smell seems stronger when you wash down there.
This infectionn is NOT AN STD, there are many reasons you can get it, but you do not have to initially catch it from a sexual partner.
Have you been run down lately?
Do you over-use bath products?
Do you leave tampons in for too long?
Sometimes having more than one sexual partner can upset the good bacteria in the vaginal wall.
Sometimes being on anti-biotics for a while can set it off.
I'm sure you have nothing to worry about, but you must see your Dr.
He may have a nurse take a swab first, but a short course of Mtronidazole anti-biotics have it cleared in no time.
Go see your Doc straight away sweetheart, and stop the worrying, I'm sure it will be okay.
This infection is very common in ladies of any age!!
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reader, maofone +, writes (25 August 2010):
go see your gyno. it sounds like you might have a condition called bacteria vaginosis (bv). your doc will most likely prescribe you an antibiotic that should eliminate the oder and cure the infection. and to let all the men know-it is NOT normal to smell fishy down there. go to your doc hun
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reader, answerfromtheheart +, writes (25 August 2010):
 If it's something that your boyfriend never noticed before and now he is noticing it (I am emphasizing your boyfriend, b/c it's hard for you to determine your own smell. He's been down there since the beginning and can tell if there is really a difference from before and now.)
If there is a difference only recently than you really owe it to yourself to go and check it out.
Whatever it is, it's better to take care of it before it becomes a real problem.
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reader, jkirk +, writes (25 August 2010):
Probably just a yeast infection. You can go to the Dr. or buy some over the counter medication for yeast infections.
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reader, CaringGuy  +, writes (25 August 2010):
If you're worried at all, then see a doctor. You may not think you have the time, but it's worth getting checked to make sure you don't have an infection or something like that. It could be nothing, but it could be something. Don't take a chance with your health.
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reader, anonymous, writes (25 August 2010): theres always some sort of odour that comes from down there and most the time it smells fishy if its not a strong smell you got nothing to worry about
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reader, anonymous, writes (24 August 2010): I have had a few girls with very strong fishy smell and others without any at all. My belief is that its to do with using birth control and shaving these are the only links i can make.
Hope I haven't been too blunt and this helps
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