Vaginal odor, especially an offensive smell after menstruation, is a problem that most women have to deal with. It is a very annoying ailment that causes much embarrassment and discomfort during times of intimacy. If you are affected by vaginal odor after period, then you have come to the right place. First, you should know that most women have experiences with a foul-smelling discharge at the end of their menstrual cycle. In general, the discharges which occur after menstrual periods have no odor or a faint smell. However, you could notice an odorless transparent or white discharge, smelly off-white or
Vaginal Odor After period – Why Does It Happen and How To Get Rid Of It
I’ve been reading this for years from many women yet it’s not really being addressed as it should be. I started having this issue in my mid-thirties and there wasn’t a doctor around that had any answers. I found that probiotics are a big help to balance out the natural bacteria. Many women will not admit this but we let men have their way with us during menstruation and I feel it is part of the problem, especially if they ejaculate. It is important to let one’s body rest from sexual activity while the equipment is recalibrating. Men might pout but it is important to let our bodies purge. Avoiding hot tubs is important as well.
Mine smells like fish and it’s awful! My period ended 6 days ago and the odor is still here. I’ve tried everything: baby wipes; Vagisil; Apple cider vinegar; and nothing is working! I was in the car and it smelled so bad my mother said something smelled like “dirty coochy” I don’t know what to do.
It seems you have a vaginal infection. You must see a doctor who can prescribe an effective medication. The over the counter creams may not work.
This is the first time the smell has been as strong, and it happened right after my period ended last month. I use tampons, I am sexually active, and currently on birth control (the pill). It has a hint of the normal smell, but mainly it’s really musky, almost a sour milk kind of smell but not as bad. It’s weird to describe. My discharge is its normal white milky color, no discoloration there. Though I have been having a lot more discharge than normal, and it’s quite annoying.
Hi Miranda, a common reason for more white discharge than usual is birth control pills. This is nothing to worry about though. In some cases it may be a new kind of food habit or a new beauty product (soap/cream, something you use down there) too.
Mine is like rotten eggs, that smell kills me
Can anyone tell us what Method she has tried and how it worked? expecially the unpleasnt smell after periods?? Seems that’s the most common we all have. Thanks
I noticed when I use a certain condom brand I tend to get the foul smell (a few weeks later) ONLY after I’m getting over my menstrual cycle. I don’t get it! Does this happen to anyone?
I have smelly blood but only at the end of my cycle and it’s blood mixed with yellow/cream something. It smells like rotten potatoes – bad smells.
It’s best to have your situation assessed by your doctor to confirm if there are any underlying issues that are causing the odour..
Am having the same problem too. And it’s very awful. I visited my doc but the treatment didn’t help
i get exactly the same smell and it kills me deep down, i just can’t take it anymore. someone please tell me what i can do in the meantime, i just got a job and i don’t wanna miss any days
You can try eating a lot of citrus fruits, particularly lemon,oranges.. and eat yogurt atlist twice a day. You can also use yogurt to use as femenine wash,the pure one no flavor. Do that everyday. I had the same issue before and this diet helped me a LOT..
I am having the same problem I will try the apple cider vinegar. I hope it works.
Mine odors like rotten egg
This is bacterial vaginosis and it can be treated over the counter.
Your vagina odor changes throughout your cycle. When your on your period your ph levels can get thrown off and that can cause an odor. Try changing your pads more often and make sure to shower each day. This should help cut down on the odor.
Usually it’s because our PH is off. It happens to me also. I usually take a bath and soak for 2 days straight when I am going off. I am know actually tonight am trying the Apple Cider method and adding a cup to my bath water and soak with that. Most women say the odor goes away immediately. Try that and make sure to get the organic kind. Also eat yogurt get plain yogurt and add your own flavor to it.
Hi..I was wondering why does the last couple of day’s of my menstrual cycle smell? It don’t itch It does not hurt when I pee It just smells really awful..But once my period is gone So is the smell..It smells like rotten blood Like dried up blood
I just developed the same smell two months ago and I can’t stand it it smells like something rotten I though I was rotting inside anyway it craps the hell out of me I need to see a dr
Did you see a dr? If so, what did they say?
Mine does too did you find anything out? It’s so embarrassing I feel like everyone can smell it
I am now cancelling a date because of this… I feel like my insides are rotten!
Bacterial vaginosis is a terrible set back for a lot of women today but get Jarrow probiotic from Amazon, take 2 at nights before bed and within a few days the odor is diminished.
Since I had an abortion I have been having a smelling menses and after that I always have a smelly discharge. I have gone for series of scans and was told my womb is normal and I have used some medication and no improvement at all. Please advise me I’m worried because I’m still single – I hope it will not affect my child bearing…this is the second year now.
You need to revisit the doctor and indicate that the prescribed medication is not working; it seems you may need a different medication.
I have just finished my period yesterday and my discharge has a faint smell, it is slightly yellow but more of a whitesh colour ( it has been going on for a while now). However, I don’t know if it could be an infection because there is no irration or rash nor it hurts when I pee.
Please help me understand I’m only 15, I’m too scared to tell my parents and go get help they’ll will be so angry. x
It is normal to have a discharge after a period so please do not be embarrassed about it. Please share the concern with your parents so that you can get the required medical attention. The discharge may worsen so try to get the courage to talk to them. If you can’t speak to your parents about it see if you can find a family member or friend who can speak to them on your behalf.