5 Causes Of Vagina Odour In Women
Vaginal odour simply means any unpleasant odour that comes from the vagina. Although every vagina has its unique smell, a very strong odour may signal a problem.
The presence of natural bacterial flora in the vagina causes the cervical mucus in the vagina to always smell.
This article is going to help you figure out the cause of your vaginal smell and help you know when to seek medical help. Below are 5 causes of vagina odour in women;
- Vaginal thrush.
Vaginal thrush, also known as vaginal yeast infection is an infection of the vagina and tissues at the opening of the vagina. This infection is caused by the fungus candida.
Other symptoms of this infection include burning, itching, changes to vaginal discharge and so on.
- Excessive sweating.
Perspiration is the body’s way of cooling itself down when it’s overheating. Sweating is a natural phenomenon that happens to everybody, it can be as a result of engaging in vicious activities or passing through sweat and anxiety. Sweating also affects the vagina because sweating in the pelvic area can lead to vaginal odour.
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To avoid vaginal odour from occurring, you should wear breathable clothes often and improve your overall hygiene.
In some rare cases, vaginal odour caused by sweat can be a medical condition called trimethylaminuria which would require a medical consultant.
- UTIs and other urinary issues.
According to Livi, Urinary tract infections can be the cause of an ammonia-like vaginal odour. Most times these infections can lead to urine leaks and if left untreated might lead to vaginal odour. According to Dr Rosén. ‘An infection that’s left untreated will also cause a fever, and the smell will be quite distinct and sickly.’
- Toxic shock syndrome (TSS)
Toxic shock syndrome is a very rare life-threatening complication of certain bacterial infections that can be caused by high-absorbency tampons. ‘as soon as this bacteria gets into your system, you become sick very quickly. You’ll get a high fever, blood pressure changes, and possibly a rash and diarrhoea or vomiting, and you might feel faint.
A rare, life-threatening complication of certain bacterial infections.
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- A tampon you’ve forgotten to remove.
When you forget a tampon in your vagina for days, it causes the vagina to produce a strong and unpleasant odour.
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