&lt;h1&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What&amp;rsquo;s That Smell? Let&amp;rsquo;s Talk About Vaginal Odor&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Okay, let&amp;rsquo;s get real &amp;mdash; everyone&amp;rsquo;s vagina has a natural scent. It&amp;rsquo;s totally normal for it to change a little throughout your &lt;strong&gt;menstrual cycle&lt;/strong&gt;, after &lt;strong&gt;sex&lt;/strong&gt;, or after a sweaty workout. But if something smells &lt;em&gt;off&lt;/em&gt;, it&amp;rsquo;s worth paying attention.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;So, What &lt;em&gt;Is&lt;/em&gt; Vaginal Odor?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Vaginal odor refers to any scent coming from your vagina. Some amount of odor is normal &amp;mdash; your vagina is a living, self-cleaning ecosystem with its own pH and bacteria. But when that scent becomes &lt;strong&gt;strong, fishy, musty, or just unpleasant&lt;/strong&gt;, it could be your body&amp;rsquo;s way of saying, &amp;ldquo;Hey! Something&amp;rsquo;s not right down here!&amp;rdquo;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;When Vaginal Odor Isn&amp;rsquo;t Normal&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;A lingering, strong, or foul smell &amp;mdash; especially if it comes with other symptoms &amp;mdash; may point to an &lt;strong&gt;underlying issue&lt;/strong&gt;. You might also notice:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/vagina-itch&quot;&gt;Itching&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; or irritation&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Burning when peeing&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Unusual &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/vaginal-discharge&quot;&gt;vaginal discharge&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; (gray, green, yellow, frothy, etc.)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pain during sex&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If any of these come bundled with odor, it&amp;rsquo;s time to book that gyno appointment.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What Causes Abnormal Vaginal Odor?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Several things can throw off your vagina&amp;rsquo;s natural balance. Here are the usual suspects:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ol&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Poor hygiene&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;ndash; It&amp;rsquo;s not just about &lt;em&gt;more&lt;/em&gt; washing, but the &lt;em&gt;right&lt;/em&gt; kind (gentle, fragrance-free soaps only!).&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Forgotten tampon&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;ndash; Oops! Leaving one in too long can cause a &lt;em&gt;very&lt;/em&gt; strong, foul odor.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/bacterial-vaginosis&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &amp;ndash; A super common infection caused by an overgrowth of bad bacteria. Often comes with a &lt;strong&gt;fishy smell&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/trichomoniasis-hong-kong&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Trichomoniasis (Trich)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &amp;ndash; A &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/stis-in-hong-kong&quot;&gt;sexually transmitted infection (STI)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; that can cause &lt;strong&gt;greenish discharge&lt;/strong&gt; and odor.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/vaginal-yeast-infection&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Yeast infections&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &amp;ndash; While usually odorless, some people report a &lt;strong&gt;bread-like smell&lt;/strong&gt; with irritation and discharge.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cervical or vaginal cancer&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;ndash; Rare, but can cause persistent odor if left undetected.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sweat &amp;amp; tight clothing&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;ndash; Just like armpits, your vulva can get sweaty and funky in tight, non-breathable underwear or leggings.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ol&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Your Vagina&amp;rsquo;s Natural Superpower: Self-Cleaning!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Your vagina is smart. It maintains its own pH balance and uses discharge to flush out bacteria. That&amp;rsquo;s why douching and using scented soaps can do more harm than good. When in doubt, leave it alone and let it do its thing!&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;When Should You See a Doctor?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Here&amp;rsquo;s when it&amp;rsquo;s time to stop Googling and get some expert advice:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The odor is &lt;strong&gt;strong, persistent&lt;/strong&gt;, or suddenly different&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;You have &lt;strong&gt;itching, burning&lt;/strong&gt;, or &lt;strong&gt;strange discharge&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;There&amp;rsquo;s &lt;strong&gt;pelvic pain or discomfort during sex&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The smell worsens &lt;strong&gt;after your period&lt;/strong&gt; or &lt;strong&gt;after sex&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;You&amp;rsquo;ve had repeated vaginal infections&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Your doctor might do a &lt;strong&gt;pelvic exam&lt;/strong&gt;, run a &lt;strong&gt;swab or urine test&lt;/strong&gt;, and recommend &lt;strong&gt;antibiotics or antifungal meds&lt;/strong&gt;, depending on the cause.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How to Keep Things Fresh &amp;amp; Healthy&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;While you can&amp;rsquo;t (and shouldn&amp;rsquo;t) erase all vaginal odor, you &lt;em&gt;can&lt;/em&gt; help your body stay balanced:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Keep it clean, but not too clean&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;ndash; Use warm water and mild soap on the outer parts only (vulva, not vagina).&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Wear breathable cotton underwear&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Avoid douching or scented feminine products&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Change out of wet or sweaty clothes quickly&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Practice safe sex&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Change tampons regularly&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Eat a balanced diet with probiotics&lt;/strong&gt; (hello, yogurt and kimchi!)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Final Thoughts&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Your vagina isn&amp;rsquo;t supposed to smell like roses &amp;mdash; and that&amp;rsquo;s a good thing! But if something smells unusually strong, fishy, or funky, listen to your body. A quick visit to the doctor can clear things up and get you back to feeling fresh and confident.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h3 style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Worried About Vaginal Odor or Infection?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Book a discreet consultation with a healthcare provider today&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/booking&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://cms.eu-health.org/Files/Buttons/Booking-an-appointment-at-PULSE-CLINIC.png&quot; width=&quot;300&quot; height=&quot;33&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Early treatment is easy, quick, and helps prevent complications later. Don&amp;rsquo;t wait!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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