I know that it is normal to douche after periods and after sex but I have been having this vaginal odor for about 1 month I don't have a yeast infection or an STD because I haven't had sex in 3 months I been checked for all of those things but still have this bad odor what do I need to do?

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Originally Posted by adeannkc

i know that it is normal to douche after periods and after sex but i have been having this vaginal odor for about 1 month i dont have a yeast infection or an STD because i havent had sex in 3 months i been checked for all of those things but still have this bad odor what do i need to do??

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Some std's do not show up right away it could be one. Or maybe your hormones are just out of wack if you don't have bumps,lumps,burning,or funky discharge then I think you will be fine. But std's can show up 3 months down the road some std's people don't even know they have. I say go to the Dr. it wouldn't hurt to find out.

All healthy women have bacteria and other organisms in the vagina. The balance of organisms and the normal acidity of the vagina both act to prevent overgrowth of specific organisms, leading to symptoms of a vaginal infection. Douching disturbs the normal environment of the vagina, which can lead to inflammation and further imbalance of the organisms normally present in the vaginal canal. This can result in symptoms such as chronic vaginal discharge and discomfort. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and most doctors recommend that women avoid douching unless specifically prescribed by a doctor. The body has a natural way of cleansing the vaginal canal by itself.

That being said, please make an appointment with your GYN and let that person make the diagnosis and possibly prescribe whatever you may need.