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A slight odor in your vagina is normal. But if the "little girl" smells like fish or an unpleasant smell, this could be a sign of another health problem. The bad smell is often accompanied by other symptoms such as itching, burning, irritation, or vaginal discharge. If the genital area smells but there are no other symptoms, it is likely that the smell is completely normal. Vaginal odors are usually caused by several common types of infections, but you can completely eliminate them with folk remedies or special medicine.

Steps

Method 1 of 4: Clean Vaginal Cleanliness

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   Do not douche. This is the process of putting water or cleaning solution into the vagina that can kill beneficial bacteria and push inflammation (if any) deep inside the uterus, making the condition worse than.
   • Do not use a spray specifically intended for women. This is another form of douching that can cause vaginal irritation or an allergic reaction.
   • You need to keep in mind that the "little girl" has a self-cleaning function. As long as you always clean properly, there's no need to clean your genitals or interfere with the natural purification process.

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   Wash your genitals while bathing. You should clean the "little girl" and even the labia with water and a mild, unscented soap like Cetaphil.
   • Avoid using soap with strong cleansing properties and strong scents to clean your genitals, as this can irritate delicate skin.

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   Wear loose-fitting clothing and cotton underwear. This helps air circulation between your legs, especially when you're exercising or sweating, and prevents moisture build-up to help minimize unpleasant odors caused by sweat or bacteria.
   • You should also change into your workout clothes immediately after completion. Do not wear sweat-soaked clothing for a long time as this may cause an unpleasant odor.
   • Always wear clean underwear every day to prevent bacteria growth and odors.

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   Wipe from front to back immediately after using the toilet. You can prevent the spread of bacteria from the anus to the vagina by wiping it from front to back after using the toilet. This step helps the "little girl" to not be infected with bacteria that cause odors and possible inflammation.

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   Change a tampon or tampon every four to six hours. You should perform this routine regularly to keep the genital area clean and avoid accumulation of odors, as well as make sure the "little girl" is not irritated during the red light day.
   • Changing your tampon regularly can also help you overcome forgetting to remove your tampon, a potential cause of unpleasant odors and possible serious health risks.
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Method 2 of 4: Applying the Diet and Folk Practices

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   Eat yogurt to promote yeast growth. Yogurt contains natural probiotics that help to balance the bacteria not only in the vagina but also throughout the body. If you regularly suffer from yeast infections, you should eat yogurt every day to remove the smell of your genitals caused by yeast infections.
   • You need to make sure that the yogurt contains active live bacteria to ensure normal microbial growth.

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   Avoid foods that cause bad odors. Certain foods and drinks can change the smell of your genital area, because when absorbed, your body releases an odor. If you are concerned about the "little girl" status having a bad smell, you should not drink coffee or alcoholic drinks. Also avoid onions, strong foods, red meat, or dairy products.
   • It is important to note that bad odors are caused by the absorption of a large number of these foods, causing the genital flora to change. You can eliminate these foods and drinks from your diet to see if the odor improves.

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   Soak hot water with salt and vinegar. You can use folk remedies that include mixing half a cup of white vinegar and half a cup of salt in a hot tub. Then soak in water dissolved salt and vinegar to remove odors and restore pH in the genital area.
   • However, this remedy is only effective temporarily because it cannot completely remove vaginal odor.

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   Use herbal supplements. The herbal supplement Femanol works to aid women in eliminating vaginal odors and preventing infections such as bacterial vaginosis. This supplement contains garlic, evergreen bark extract, biotin, zinc, selenium, and Lactobacillus Acidophilus. Femanol normalizes beneficial bacteria in the vagina and helps the immune system fight inflammation.
   • It is important to keep in mind that herbal supplements are quite expensive and are not regulated by the Federal Drug Administration, so it is not the responsibility of the manufacturers to prove their effects. You should use it with caution.
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Method 3 of 4: Find Out the Cause of Odor

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   Note if your genital area smells like fish, has a gray or white discharge, and a burning sensation when you urinate. These are symptoms of bacterial vaginosis (BV), a common vaginal infection. The cause of BV is usually not clear, but it can cause vaginal bacteria and inflammation to overgrow.
   • Many women may not experience symptoms of BV except for an unpleasant odor. You should see your doctor to see if you have BV or not.
   • Your risk of getting BV can be increased due to certain activities such as unprotected sex and frequent douching.

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   Recognize an unpleasant odor and yellow or green discharge. You may also experience pain when you urinate. These are symptoms of trichomoniasis, a sexually transmitted infection caused by a parasite. Men with trichomoniasis usually have no obvious symptoms, so both need treatment if diagnosed with this STI.
   • Always have safe sex and use a condom to reduce your risk of getting trichomoniasis.

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   Note that the discharge has a yeast odor and is milky. You may also experience itching, soreness, and burning when urinating or having sex. These are symptoms of a fungal infection that occurs when the amount of yeast in the vagina becomes excessively normal.

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   Recognize strong odors and liquid secretions. This could be a sign of a bad odor due to hormonal changes during the red light day or the time between the day of ovulation and the next menstrual cycle. The genital area is more likely to have an unpleasant odor during this cycle.
   • Depending on your age and your medical history, you may experience another hormonal change, menopause. Women during menopause often have a loose vaginal discharge with an unpleasant odor.

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   Note the smell that appears after exercising or sweating. When the whole body is soaked in sweat, the genital area often smells damp and unpleasant. The external genitals have special scent glands called oily sweat glands that are concentrated in other areas such as the armpits, nipples, ear canal, eyelids, and nose wings. These glands secrete an oily fluid that is metabolized by bacteria on the surface of the skin, which in turn causes a strong odor.
   • Wearing tight clothing and sweating in tight clothing can make odors more unpleasant because sweat and bacteria cannot escape from the surface of the skin. If you are overweight, the groin area can be hard to smell, as the skin folds formed when you gain weight.

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   Make sure you don't forget to change the tampon. If you forget to change the tampon, menstrual blood as well as bacteria can build up causing the "little girl" to become irritated, itchy and have a strong and uncomfortable smell and vaginal discharge.
   • If you find you have forgotten to change your tampon, you should see your gynecologist immediately. Your doctor will safely remove the tampon and treat any infections that may result from forgetting to change the tampon.
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Method 4 of 4: Seeking Medical Care

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   Talk to your doctor if you think you have bacterial vaginosis. Your doctor will do a pelvic exam and take a sample of the vaginal discharge to determine if you have BV. The doctor will then prescribe oral medications or creams to eliminate the infection.
   • You will be prescribed Metronidazole, pills or gel. In addition, your doctor may also prescribe Clindamycin cream in the form of a cream to be inserted into the vagina. Finally, your doctor may prescribe oral-absorbable Tinidazole.
   • Avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking Metronidazole and Tinidazole and for at least one day after completing your treatment with either drug.
   • Recurrence of BV symptoms within three to twelve months of treatment is normal. If symptoms return, talk to your doctor about other treatment options.

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   Treat trichomoniasis as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor will take a sample of the vaginal discharge to confirm you have this STI and then prescribe a large amount of metronidazole or tinidazole. If you have a sexual partner, you should both get treated for trichomoniasis.
   • Avoid intercourse for at least a week after treatment for the infection to be completely eliminated. Do not drink alcohol within 24 hours after taking metronidazole or 72 hours after taking tinidazole, as this can cause severe nausea and vomiting.

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   Consult with your doctor about a yeast remedy if you have a yeast infection. Your doctor will perform an examination of your pelvic area and take a sample of the vaginal discharge to confirm that you have a yeast infection.
   • If your fungal infection is not too severe, is accompanied by mild or moderate symptoms and no frequent infections, your doctor will prescribe one-time medications or prescribe ointment creams, pills, or a fungicide suppository one or three times. In addition, your doctor may also recommend using over-the-counter medications from a pharmacy.
   • If the fungal infection is severe, recurrent and associated symptoms are severe, your doctor usually prescribes a vaginal cream, ointment, pills, or suppositories for seven to ten. day. Furthermore, the doctor also recommends implementing a maintenance plan to monitor yeast growth and prevent future fungal infections.
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Advice

• If you don't have an infection, you can take a warm bath several times a week to reduce your anxiety.
• Usually the smell of vaginal discharge that women often smell is actually a normal odor secreted by the sweat glands. This odor can sometimes be caused by seepage of urine for a variety of reasons, but is more common after delivery.