Foul Vaginal Odor is a Sign of Vaginal Yeast Infection
Her vagina has begun to smell as a result of a vaginal yeast infection.
Case #: 41211
Concern：
Since I met my boyfriend, my vagina has begun to smell badly.
Discussion：
There could be a number of reasons, but the most likely is that you've developed a vaginal bacterial or yeast infection.
| Common Causes of Vaginal Odor | %* |
| Bacterial vaginosis & Yeast Infection | 65% |
| STD - Chlamydia & Gonorrhea | 24% |
| Poor Hygiene | 5% |
| Vaginal or Cervical Cancer | 4% |
| Rectovaginal fistula | 2% |
*For women between 18 to 65 yrs old
Vaginal yeasts always live in your vagina. When your vaginal immunity is strong, yeasts won't infect you. Vaginal yeast infection occurs when your vaginal immunity is suppressed by the hormone prostaglandin E2 (PEG-2). Your vagina, cervix and uterus release PEG-2 to help you build a good environment for sperms to survive, to fertilize an egg and to help implant the fertilized egg, while semen contains a lot of prostaglandin E2 to help sperms survive to survive and to swim into the uterus from the vagina. But, unfortunately, prostaglandin E2 is an inflammatory hormone and immune suppressor too.
There are many ways to Improving Vaginal Hygiene & Wellness, including natural ways to do Douching Safely with botanical ingredients. If you have persistent vaginal odor along with other symptoms such as itching, burning or abnormal discharge, see your doctor for a check up.
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