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
Almost every month after my period I have thick white discharge, it sometimes comes out as I am urinating (sorry for tmi). However i never itch, feel any discomfort but it has a smell, not fishy but the best way I can describe it is it smells like dirty vagina even after I shower. I can never smell myself unless I check my vaginal discharge. Is this something normal?
Not sure if it’s just hormonal.
Hi T. It could just be hormonal and your body doing it’s natural thing of cleaning out the bacteria from having your period. If it goes away relatively quickly I would say it’s just hormonal and just how your body reacts to your period.
Hi.. my period was like 7days ago. I had this brown foul discharge and thought it was the vagina cleaning itself after my cycle. but now, it has gone for about a week. Is this normal, should I be worried? And it’s pretty much embarrassing because I have to like change my panty liner frequently to avoid the foul smell, because I feel like I could actually smell it right through my trousers.
Hi Keisha, you could have an infection, especially if you have had it for over a week. I would make an appointment with your doctor.
Pls someone tell me if this is normal? Every time my period ends, I have this fishy smell & it gets itchy & swollen down there. But only when I am finishing my period because after a few days it’s normal. I have told my doctor & all tests for sti’s, bv & yeast have came back negative.. help!?!?!
Hi Nicole, it could just be how your body reacts to the bacteria in your vagina after your period. The swelling though is kind of concerning. If you use tampons I would recommend maybe trying a different brand, or unscented, could be the ones that you use. But if there are no positives for STI’s, then it could just be normal for you (although concerning and that is truly understood).
I have a fishy smell right after by periods… I have been visiting my gynaecologist and they said it could be a yeast or bacterial vaginosis …..but it keep coming back every month….. I did a vagina swab and everything is fine….. I tested for sti panel and that came back fine as well….. I dot know what else to do….
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Hii.. I just gave birth to a child 2weeks ago but the very first week brown colour discharge started and its really stinks… it is really embarrassing… kindly give me any suggestion how to get rid of it
Hi Evangelyne, bleeding and discharge is normal after giving birth. However if the smell continues or gets worse I would contact your doctor. While menstrual blood does sometimes have a smell to it due to the bacteria that’s in our vagina naturally, it should be to the point where you can’t stand it.
Hi can you help? I had a smelly fish like when I had sex for the first time last month after week after menstruation. What is the cause should I be worried?
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hi, plz I finished my period three days ago.. And I have been noticing this awful vagina
smell but no discharge ever since.. Wat could b the cause pls?
Hi Stephanie, if the smell hasn’t gone away at this point (which can be normal right after your period finishes due to the bacteria from your period in general), I would make an appointment with your doctor to ensure there is no infection.
Hi I have had a fishy fowl smell for sometime and have been prescribed bv pills from my doctor but it never goes away. My labia area always feels more moist and sometimes itch but not enough to bother me. I feel like going to a gyno is pointless since my test results always come back negative for anything. I’m not sure what else to do..it’s been 8 years now…
Hello Dina, this is not good. Seems as though you have a lingering infection. See a doctor re this.
Hi I have this rotten smell during my period and sometimes after my period I will have a little discharge that does not smell can u help me to get rid of it
Hi Beth, if it smells rotten I would make an appointment to see your doctor, or if you are using tampons make sure to change them often. Bacteria naturally causes smells and this can happen during your period.
I get checked by my doctor every month. It is important to do so because I am epileptic.. Sometimes after my period (not all the time i have a fishy smell but no discharge. why is that?
Hi Taylor, it could be from the bacteria in your vagina throughout your period. It’s normal for some definitely. If you are getting checked out monthly and nothing is wrong than for you that is normal. If you are concerned I would try to make an appointment for right when your period ends and ask them.
Hi I noticed that after my menstrual flow my discharge smells really bad but only for about two to three days and it becomes normal like it stops smelling is that okay please???
Hi Peace, it can be normal because of the bacteria from having your period. However if it is a bad fishy smell I would get tested for any infections as those do cause bad odors. Otherwise if it’s a regular thing and you test normal, this might just be normal for you.
I finished My Period today in the Morning, and i went to urinate i had bad smell coming out of My vagina, and the lips are itching a lot.
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I have a little clear discharge but it smells so bad. It normally happens most right after I end my period. What could this be?
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I recently just started having sex, during my period I and my husband had sex like 3times. and now I have finished my period,but after which I noticed whitish smelly discharge &when I urinate,when peeping is almost done I feel a sweet sharp pain…why??
Hi Louisa, it could be an infection, a yeast infection, UTI, could also be an STD (not saying that it is however one never knows). Are you urinating after you have sex because that can help keep things cleaner as well and to help prevent an infection. I would recommend getting checked out by your doctor.
It could also be because your vagina ripped a little bit. It’s perfectly normal.
My period was about 4 days ago. My vagina had very little discharge but smells very bad worse then normal after my period! What could the problem be?
Hi Alana, could be an infection, I would recommend making and appointment with your doctor.
Hi, please I just finished my period 2days ago and I have this awful smell and discharge what do I do and my urine smells bad too.
Hi Pretty, it sounds like you could have an infection. I would recommend making an appointment with your doctor.