Does my vagina smell normal? 3 different vaginal odours that you should get checked out
dailystar.co.ukvagina has a smell. A normal, healthy vagina, discharged a mild and musky scent.Our vaginas, which measure around three to six inches long, are self-cleaning wonders, which means it keeps itself healthy by maintaining the correct pH balance.The vagina contains a lot of "good" bacteria, which helps maintain the ideal pH balance, which can be slightly acidic.Occasionally, different odours may be present, which experts agree is perfectly normal, but any foul or unusual smell could be a sign that things are out of balance.If this is the case you may need to get yourself checked out.Any unpleasant smell coming from your vagina could be a warning sign that something needs to be checked out.If your vagina smells fishy, it could be a signal either bacterial vaginosis or trichomoniasis, according to Dr Ayanthi Gunasekera, Specialist Registrar in gynaecology at London Gynaecology.Bacterial vaginosis will also usually present itself with a frothy, grey or green discharge, and a course of antibiotics is needed.For trichomoniasis, the discharge may be a green, yellow colour with a course of antibiotics also needed.If your vagina smells yeasty, meaning sweet or a bit like beer, it could be a sign of thrush.
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