There is a very strange post on the Internet discussing what the smell of women's private parts really is. The landlord said that his private parts were grassy, and some people replied later that he was strawberry flavor, milk flavor, orchid flavor...
After reading the post, as a healthy woman, I felt deeply inferior, not only embarrassed to reply to the post, but even couldn't help but wonder if I wasn't clean enough...
To tell the truth, that place does not wash for a day and feels strange, those girls who say they have plant fragrance, are you serious? Are you putting a potted plant underneath?!
What does a healthy private part smell?
Women often find traces of discharge on their underwear, which contain a large number of shedding cells, some mucus, and some resident bacteria in the vagina itself.
In a healthy state, these secretions and resident bacteria are clean and have an important role, that is:
Maintains a clean balance of the vagina and maintains a healthy pH of 3.8 to 4.5.
The smell of the private parts is produced by these secretions and resident bacteria, which under normal circumstances will not be too bad, and of course, it will not be as refreshing as the floral fragrance or the milk fragrance as warm the heart... It is it, it is a firework of different colors~
Combining the answers of multiple obstetricians and gynecologists, it can be summarized as follows:
If the smell is not particularly unpleasant and cannot be smelled from 30 cm, it is normal.
What should I do if it smells bad?
If the smell becomes pronounced and pungent, accompanied by pain, burning or itching, it may indicate that something may be wrong and you need to see a doctor as soon as possible.
Pay attention to the fact that you should seek medical treatment as soon as possible, rather than running to buy any gynecological lotion because of face problems.
Most gynecological lotions are not only not therapeutic, but may destroy the balance of the vagina itself. Healthy women may not be sick to wash out the disease, and the problem may be more and more serious as it is washed.
important thing to say three times: do not use lotion! Do not use lotion! Do not use lotion!
Usually use water to clean the vulva on the line, do not use water to flush into the vagina, will destroy the internal environment balance.
What causes odor abnormalities?
1. Diet
As the saying goes, "people eat as they eat", there is indeed a certain truth to the fact that the food they eat can sometimes really affect people's physical reactions.
For example, some foods with strong smells can also affect the smell of private parts, common ones are garlic, onions, asparagus, curries and so on. Of course, these smells are not really "abnormal".
2. Stuffy and sweaty
The private parts are similar to the armpits, which are hidden and damp places, and they are prone to sweating. When the sweating in the private parts increases significantly, the normal smell will become stronger.
This situation is not strictly speaking "abnormal", but after all, it is uncomfortable and not conducive to hygiene, or pay attention to changing intimate clothes, choose a fabric with good breathability, and do not wear pants that are too tight.
3. Drugs or nutritional products
Antibiotics: the misuse of drugs such as antibiotics, which may affect the balance of the normal vaginal flora, change the smell of the private parts;
Antihistamines: can lead to vaginal dryness and a significant reduction in secretions, which will also change the smell of the private parts to a certain extent;
Nutrition: Some people take some Chinese herbal medicines, fish oil nutritional health products, the smell of private parts will also change.
4. Hormonal changes
Hormone levels in women of childbearing age change periodically from month to month, as does the amount and smell of vaginal secretions.
Many factors that affect hormone levels can lead to changes in the smell of the private parts, such as hormone replacement therapy, birth control pills, vaginal ointments, etc.
Estrogen levels in menopausal women will have a significant decrease in their bodies, resulting in an increased risk of bacterial and fungal vaginitis, which is more likely to cause changes in the odor of the private parts.
5. Bacterial vaginitis
A healthy vagina has a lot of resident flora that keeps the internal environment stable, but if the balance is broken, harmful bacteria can begin to grow.
The specific causes of bacterial vaginitis are unclear, but it is certain that a new sexual partner, multiple sexual partners, and vaginal irrigation all increase the risk. These behaviors can lead to the overmultiplication of other bacteria that are dominated by anaerobic bacteria. These bacteria prefer alkaline environments that cause vaginal pH levels above 4.5.
Symptoms of bacterial vaginitis include a marked increase in secretions, thinning and may be brownish in color with a fishy odor. Because the semen is alkaline, this abnormal odor may become more pronounced after sex.
Bacterial vaginitis can be treated with oral or topical antibiotics, depending on the situation, and is generally cured in 3 to 7 days.
The medication must be followed by the doctor's instructions, and the doctor can stop the drug. Some patients stop the drug on their own when they feel that symptoms are relieved, which may lead to recurrent attacks.
