Bacterial vaginosis
Male partners do not carry this condition, but it can spread between female partners. Common symptoms include an itchy, foul-smelling discharge that may look grayish or greenish, as well as burning during urination.
Accordingly, why does my discharge smell of cheese?
Smell yeast-y, like you’re baking a loaf of sourdough down there? Then you probably have a yeast infection. Other telltale signs include cottage cheese-like discharge, and intense itchiness of the vagina and vulva, says Dr. Minkin.
Similarly one may ask, why does my discharge smell like dairy?
is generally due to a fungal infection (yeast infection). The discharge is often thick, and may have an odor something like spoiled milk.
Why am I always wet down there and smelly?
Bacterial vaginosis, the name for overgrowth of bacteria in the vagina, causes discharge that has a strong, fishy odor. Trichomoniasis, which is spread through sex and caused by the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis, causes a discharge that can also sometimes have a fishy odor (in addition to other symptoms).
Can others smell my discharge?
Don’t worry too much about other people noticing the way your vulva smells. Generally other people won’t be able to smell it at all unless they get very close to your vulva, like when you’re having sex, and in that case most people like the way their partners’ vulvas smell.
Can a man’s sperm make a woman smell fishy?
Vaginal odour and sex
BV occurs when the balance in that all-important vaginal ecosystem is disturbed, allowing a bacterium called Gardnerella vaginosis to thrive. The infection causes a thin, grey discharge with a fishy odour that is more pungent when in contact with semen.
Why does my private area smell like ammonia?
If you notice the smell of ammonia around your vagina, it could be due to extra sweat, urine, or an infection. If the smell doesn’t go away with regular rinsing and drinking more water, contact your doctor. You may need a prescription to help treat an underlying infection.
