Если у женщины выделения с запахом: как избавиться в домашних условиях

Выделения с неприятным запахом у женщин: причины и лечение

Выделения с неприятным запахом из влагалища — сигнал того, что с женским организмом что-то не в порядке, ведь в норме выделения имеют очень слабый кисловатый запах или не имеют его вообще. Изменение запаха может быть связано с изменение микрофлоры, замены нормальной на патогенную или развитием инфекционного заболевания. Обычно особенно сильно проблема проявляется спустя 3-4 часа после приема душа или непосредственно во время полового акта. Если своевременно не вылечить причину данного симптома, возможен его переход в хронический вид, усугубление заболевания, общее падение иммунитета и приобретение бесплодия. На сегодняшний день практически любые неприятности, связанные с женским здоровьем, можно вылечить в домашних условиях при условии своевременного посещения врача и правильного назначения лечения.

Общее описание проблемы

Прежде чем бить тревогу, убедитесь, что запах из вашего влагалища действительно ненормален. Помните, что в здоровом состоянии выделения могут иметь легких кислый запах, который ощущается с расстояния примерно 2-3 см от нижнего белья. Если природа запаха явно нездоровая — постарайтесь определить, на что он похож:

• Запах кисломолочных продуктов. Такие выделения обычно имеют внешний вид творога кремового или белого цвета.
• Рыбный. Выделения часто становятся жидкими, приобретают серый или легкий зеленоватый оттенок.
• Чесночный или луковый. Могут иметь вид густой и мутноватой смеси с желтым или бежевым оттенком.
• Запах железа. Свойственен розоватым или красноватым выделениям, которые сигнализируют о том, что идет выделение крови.
• Аммиака и ацетона. Могут иметь вид здоровых выделений: полупрозрачных или белых.
• Гнили и уксуса. Чаще всего имеют желтоватый или зеленоватый оттенок и густую консистенцию.

Женщины, входящие в группу риска:

• Работающие в ночную смену и имеющие сбитый режим сна и бодрствования.
• Злоупотребляющие алкоголем и курением.
• Любительницы сладкой и острой пищи.
• Часто меняющие половых партнеров без использования барьерных методов контрацепции.
• Злоупотребляющие спринцеваниями и влажными салфетками для интимной гигиены.
• Использующие гигиенические средства для критических дней дольше допустимого срока.

Причины возникновения неприятных выделений

1. Нарушение гигиены. Мыть половые органы необходимо один раз в день в холодное время года и дважды в день — в жаркое. Для этого нельзя использовать обычное мыло, оно нарушает кислотно-щелочной баланс интимной зоны. Стоит приобрести специальное средство для интимной гигиены с нейтральным рН и молочной кислотой, способствующей восстановлению нормальной микрофлоры. Во время подмывания струю воды необходимо направлять сверху вниз, чтобы не перенести патогенную микрофлору прямой кишки во влагалище.
2. Несбалансированный рацион. Большое количество сладкого в организме способствует увеличению количества грибков Candida, что приводит к возникновению Кандидоза (молочницы).
3. Злоупотребление алкоголем и сигаретами снижает иммунитет, в результате чего во влагалище снижается сопротивляемость естественной микрофлоры и могут начать развиваться инфекции, которые до этого пребывали в «спящем режиме».
4. Незащищенный половой акт может привести к заражению ЗППП, которые, прежде чем привести в отделение венерологии, могут некоторое время протекать незаметно, а из симптомов будет только необычный цвет и запах выделений.
5. Курс антибиотиков. Антибиотики уничтожают всю микрофлору организма: и патогенную, и полезную. Рекомендуется после окончания курса восстановить организм при помощи пробиотиков.

Важно! Не нужно ежедневно вымывать влагалище изнутри в душе или спринцеваниями: это нарушает кислотный баланс. Внутренняя часть женской половой системы способна к самоочищению и не нуждается в такой «помощи».

Симптомом каких болезней это может быть

Наиболее частые заболевания, о которых может сигнализировать изменение запаха из влагалища:

• Кандидоз (молочница) — обычно сопровождается творожистыми выделениями из влагалища с резким кислым запахом. Обусловлено грибковыми спорами семейства Candida, количество которых увеличивается по отношению к нормальному из-за нарушений в рационе и личной гигиене. Мужчины могут быть ее носителем и передавать во время полового акта.
• Бактериальный вагиноз (дисбактериоз влагалища) — возникает при нарушении соотношения условно-патогенных и полезных для организма микроорганизмов, которые постоянно находятся во влагалище. Обычно проявляется в виде обильных кремовых или сероватых выделений, имеющих запах рыбы или тухлого мяса. Симптомы сопровождаются сильным зудом.
• Гарднереллез — воспалительный процесс, вызванный бактериями Гарднерелл. Проявляется аналогично вагинозу.
• Эрозия или эктопия шейки матки — особенно ярко проявляется после интенсивных фрикционных движений, при которых шейка матки задевается пенисом или пальцами. Сопровождается болью в животе, выделениями сгустков крови в неменструальный период, бело-розовыми выделениями.
• Трихомониаз — инфекционное заболевание, передающееся половым путем и проявляющееся в виде пенистых выделений желтого цвета с гнилостным запахом.
• Сахарный диабет. У женщины, болеющей сахарным диабетом, меняется запах выделений из влагалища: за счет накопления кетоновых тел возникает запах аммиака.
• Внематочная беременность — может сопровождаться розоватыми выделениями и болью внизу живота.
• Воспаление яичников — боль ощущается в боковой части живота, а выделения имеют запах гнили, мутнеют и приобретают густую консистенцию.

Важно! Помимо перечисленных заболеваний существуют десятки ЗППП, которые имеют очень схожие симптомы и могут быть определены только врачом после взятия мазка.

Лечение

Поскольку выделения с неприятным запахом всегда являются симптомом инфекционного или неинфекционного заболевания, начинать медикаментозное лечение можно только после визита к врачу и выяснения в лабораторных условиях, какое лекарство будет наиболее эффективным.

Чаще всего для лечения используют:

• При молочнице применяют свечи, вагинальные мази и таблетки, восстанавливающие нормальную микрофлору.
• При вагинозе назначают антибиотики, убивающие патогенную микрофлору и заканчивают лечение восстановлением нормальной микрофлоры при помощи пробиотиков.
• Для лечения ЗППП применяют внутримышечные уколы, лекарства в форме таблеток, мазей и свечей.
• При эрозиях и эктопии шейки матки распространено прижигание, которое позволяет устранить проблему на длительный срок.

Как такие выделения убрать самостоятельно

В домашних условиях можно использовать народные средства в качестве дополнения к медикаментозному лечению для увеличения его эффективности (но ни в коем случае не самостоятельно).

1. При дисбактериозе влагалища используют тампоны, смоченные в отваре ромашки (1 ст.л. сухой травы залить 1 стаканом кипятка и дать настояться 30 минут). Тампоны хорошо смачивают и помещают во влагалище на 30-40 минут дважды в день. Также ромашковый отвар можно использовать в виде ванночек.
2. Эфирное масло чайного дерева является известным противогрибковым средством, поэтому может быть вспомогательным средством при лечении молочницы. 5 капель масла разводят в 50 мл воды и проводят спринцевание. Длительность лечения — 3-4 дня.
3. Для восстановления кислой среды во влагалище народная медицина советует использовать тампон, смоченные в кефире раз в 2 дня.

Важно! Если вы заметили жжение, боль или резь во влагалище во время применения народных средств — немедленно прекратите процедуру и тщательно вымойте остатки средства!

Если неприятный запах не покидает вас на протяжении суток и более (если сопровождается болью в животе и жжением во влагалище — еще раньше), стоит обратиться к врачу. Первым на очереди является гинеколог, который выпишет направление на анализы или направит к венерологу, эндокринологу или онкологу при необходимости.

Профилактика

Соблюдение правил личной гигиены.

• Отказ от жестких диет, придерживание сбалансированного рациона.
• Отказ от сладких газированных напитков и покупных соков.
• Введение в пищу свежих овощей и фруктов.
• Своевременная замена прокладок и тампонов (каждые 4 часа и чаще) во время менструации или переход на менструальные чаши, которые подавляют развитие патогенной микрофлоры в выделившейся крови.
• Отказ от синтетического белья («парадное» должно иметь хлопковую ластовицу) и ароматизированных ежедневных прокладок.
• Средство для интимной гигиены должно иметь сбалансированный рН.
• Использование презерватива при половом акте с непостоянным партнером и латексных салфеток при оральном сексе (слюна, попадающая на половые органы, может содержать вирус герпеса или вызвать дисбактериоз).
• Сон в обнаженном виде или просторной пижаме, которая позволяет дышать коже промежности.
• Правильное мытье половых органов: без промывания влагалища и спринцеваний.

Питание: ограничения по продуктам и приему лекарственных препаратов

При появлении выделений с неприятным запахом стоит отказаться от простых углеводов и сладкого, которыми питаются большинство инфекций. На такой благоприятной почве они начнут размножаться еще активнее.

Сочетание лечения от обнаруженного заболевания с другими препаратами стоит обсудить с врачом.

Причиной изменения характера выделений у девушек чаще всего становится нездоровый образ жизни, лечение антибиотиками и отказ от барьерных контрацептивов. Если своевременно не вылечить заболевание, сигналом которого являются данные симптомы, можно столкнуться со сбоями цикла, общим ослаблением иммунитета и бесплодием в будущем.

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Exercise, use of birth control pills, and emotional stress may also result in discharge. 90003 90002 Abnormal vaginal discharge, however, is usually caused by an infection. 90003 90008 Bacterial vaginosis 90009 90002 Bacterial vaginosis is a quite common bacterial infection. It causes increased vaginal discharge that has a strong, foul, and sometimes fishy odor, although it produces no symptoms in some cases.Women who receive oral sex or who have multiple sexual partners have an increased risk of acquiring this infection. 90003 90008 Trichomoniasis 90009 90002 Trichomoniasis is another type of infection. It’s caused by a protozoan, or single-celled organism. The infection is usually spread by sexual contact, but it can also be contracted by sharing towels or bathing suits. It results in a yellow or green discharge that has a foul odor. Pain, inflammation, and itching are also common symptoms, although some people do not experience any symptoms.90003 90008 Yeast infection 90009 90002 A yeast infection is a fungal infection that produces white, cottage cheese-like discharge in addition to burning and itching sensations. The presence of yeast in the vagina is normal, but its growth can multiply out of control in certain situations. The following may increase your likelihood of yeast infections: 90003 90048 90049 stress 90050 90049 diabetes 90050 90049 use of birth control pills 90050 90049 pregnancy 90050 90049 antibiotics, especially prolonged use over 10 days 90050 90059 90008 Gonorrhea and chlamydia 90009 90002 Gonorrhea and chlamydia are sexually transmitted infections (STIs) that can produce an abnormal discharge.It’s often yellow, greenish, or cloudy in color. 90003 90008 Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) 90009 90002 Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection that’s often spread by sexual contact. It occurs when bacteria spread up the vagina and into other reproductive organs. It may produce a heavy, foul-smelling discharge. 90003 90008 Human papillomavirus (HPV) or cervical cancer 90009 90002 The human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is spread by sexual contact. It can lead to cervical cancer.While there may be no symptoms, this type of cancer can produce a bloody, brown, or watery discharge with an unpleasant odor. Cervical cancer can easily be screened for with yearly Pap smears and HPV testing. 90003 90002 If you have unusual discharge alongside certain other symptoms, see your doctor as soon as possible. The symptoms to watch out for include: 90003 90002 If you have any concerns regarding whether a discharge is normal, make an appointment to see your doctor. 90003 90002 When you see your doctor for abnormal vaginal discharge, you’ll get a physical exam, including a pelvic exam.Your doctor will also ask you several questions about your symptoms, your menstrual cycle, and your sexual activity. In many cases, an infection can be detected by the physical or pelvic exam. 90003 90002 If your doctor can not diagnose the problem immediately, they may order some tests. Your doctor may want to take a scraping from your cervix to check for HPV or cervical cancer. Your discharge may also be examined under a microscope to pinpoint an infectious agent. Once your doctor can tell you the cause of the discharge, you’ll be given treatment options.90003 90002 To prevent infections, practice good hygiene and wear breathable cotton underwear. Do not use douches, as they can make discharge worse by removing useful bacteria. Also, practice safe sex and use protection to avoid STIs. 90003 90002 To decrease the likelihood of yeast infections when taking antibiotics, eat yogurt that contains live and active cultures. If you know you have a yeast infection, you can also treat it with an over-the-counter yeast infection cream or suppository. 90003.90000 This is what your vaginal discharge is telling you about your health 90001 90002 IT’S something all women get, but we hardly ever talk about it. 90003 90002 Vaginal discharge is not the most glamorous of topics, but it IS an important one. 90003 90002 8 90003 Vaginal discharge happens to every woman, but do you know what is healthy and what is not? Credit: Getty Images 90002 Knowing how much discharge is normal, what colour it should be and what it should smell like can actually help you spot some serious health problems, including STIs.90003 90002 Here two experts share all you need to know about the issue … 90003 90012 What is discharge? 90013 90002 Discharge is essentially a form of mucus that is produced from the cervix, the opening of the womb. 90003 90002 It is a completely normal part of female life and is the vagina’s way of keeping itself clean and healthy. 90003 90002 8 90003 Discharge is mucus that is secreted at the neck of the womb to keep the vagina clean and healthyCredit: Getty Images 90002 Natika Halil, chief executive of sexual health charity FPA, said as a result there is no need to use cleaning products, soaps and shampoos between your legs.90003 90002 «The vagina is really good at cleaning itself,» she told The Sun Online. «Using perfumed products particularly can do more harm than good. 90003 90002 «The best way to wash this part of the body is to use plain, un-perfumed soap and water to clean the vulva.» 90025 90003 90012 How much discharge is normal? 90013 90002 The amount of vaginal discharge produced can vary from woman-to-woman. 90003 90002 It also changes regularly based on where a woman is at in her menstrual cycle.90003 90002 Some will notice a thicker discharge right before they get their period, others may notice a watery discharge when they are ovulating. 90003 90002 It is important to work out what is normal for you and see a doctor if you see any major changes. 90003 90002 8 90003 It is important to know what your discharge is normally like so you can spot any sudden changesCredit: Alamy 90002 Dr Virginia Beckett, spokesperson for the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists said: «The amount of vaginal discharge varies throughout a women’s menstrual cycle, and most pregnant women will get a pregnancy discharge.90003 90002 «Healthy discharge does not have a strong smell or colour, but women may feel an uncomfortable wetness.» 90025 90003 90012 What colour should it be? 90013 90002 Healthy discharge should be white, milky or clear in colour. 90003 90002 And if all is healthy downstairs there should be no sign of an unpleasant smell or any itching. 90003 90002 Any changes in colour or may indicate a vaginal infection. 90003 90002 Similarly, any changes in amount, consistency or smell could also indicate there’s a problem, which is why it’s important to know what’s normal for your body.90003 90002 8 90003 If you notice any change in your discharge you should see a doctorCredit: Getty — Contributor 90012 So how can you tell if something is wrong? 90013 90002 If you’ve noticed your discharge has changed colour and consistency or has developed a bad smell you should see a doctor. 90003 90002 It may just be that you have a mild infection but it could also be the sign of an sexually transmitted infection (STI). 90003 90002 Dr Beckett said: «Any sudden change in a woman’s discharge may indicate a vaginal infection.90003 90002 «The warning signs of infection include a change in colour or consistency, a sudden bad smell, an unusually large amount of discharge, itching outside the vagina, pain in the pelvis or tummy, or unexpected bleeding from the vagina. 90003 90002 «If a woman is not sure whether her discharge is normal, she should visit her GP, practice nurse or pharmacist» 90003 90068 White, lumpy discharge 90069 90002 8 90003 These are the colours you need to watch out for in your discharge 90002 If you spot discharge that resembles cottage-cheese, it’s a sign that you have thrush.90003 90002 Thrush is a common yeast infection that affects both men and women. 90003 90002 It is harmless but can be recurring, according the the NHS. 90003 90002 Women with thrush will have a white cottage cheese like discharge that does not smell, itching and irritation around the vagina and sometimes a soreness or stinging when they wee. 90003 90080 90002 Any sudden change in a woman’s discharge may indicate a vaginal infection. 90003 90083 Dr Virginia Beckett, from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists 90084 90085 90002 Dr Beckett said: «Vaginal thrush is a common yeast infection that affects most women at some point in their lives.90003 90002 «It may be unpleasant and uncomfortable, but can usually be treated with medication available from pharmacies or on prescription from GPs. 90003 90002 «However, for some women, vaginal thrush can be difficult to treat and keeps coming back.» 90025 90003 90068 Yellow or green discharge 90069 90002 8 90003 Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted infection that can lead to infertility if left untreatedCredit: Getty Images 90002 If your discharge turns a yellow green colour it could mean you have gonorrhoea, warns Nitika.90003 90002 She also said to keep a look out for «thin and watery» discharge as that can also indicate you have the STI. 90003 90002 Gonorrhoea is caused by bacteria called neisseria gonorrhoeae or gonococcus. 90003 90002 It is easily passed between people through unprotected sex and sharing sex toys. 90003 90002 Typical signs include a thick green or yellow discharge, pain while weeing and bleeding between periods. 90003 90080 90002 We encourage people to get tested for sexually transmitted infections regularly as part of a normal healthy lifestyle.90003 90083 Natika Halil, chief executive of sexual health charity FPA 90084 90085 90002 It is easily treated with antibiotics but is not without risks. 90003 90002 Treated early, it is unlikely to lead to complications but without treatment it can spread to other parts of the body and cause harm. 90003 90002 In women it can spread to the reproductive organs and cause pelvic inflammatory disease which can lead to long-term pelvic pain and even infertility. 90003 90002 In pregnant women it also increases the risk of miscarriage, premature birth and the baby being born with conjunctivitis which can lead to vision damage.90003 90002 So it is important to get tested straight away if you notice this change in your discharge. 90025 90003 90068 White / grey discharge 90069 90002 8 90003 A white / grey coloured discharge could indicate bacteria vaginosis, a common bacterial infection that affects most women at some point in their livesCredit: Getty Images 90002 If your discharge is a greyish colour it indicates one of the most common causes of changes in a woman’s discharge. 90003 90002 A white / grey coloured discharge is a common sign of bacterial vaginosis (BV).90003 90002 It occurs when the bacteria inside the vagina becomes disrupted. 90003 90002 It does not usually come with itching or pain but can create a strong fishy smell. 90003 90080 90002 Healthy discharge does not have a strong smell or colour, but women may feel an uncomfortable wetness. 90003 90083 Dr Virginia Beckett, from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists 90084 90085 90002 Nikita said: «One in three women will get it at some time. 90003 90002 «It’s not a sexually transmitted infection but can develop after you have had sex.90003 90002 «Around half of women with BV will not notice any signs and symptoms. 90003 90002 «Others might notice a change in their usual vaginal discharge which may increase, become thin and watery, change to a white / grey colour or develop a strong, fishy smell, especially after sex.» 90003 90012 How often should you have an STI test? 90013 90002 8 90003 AN STI test requires you to give a sample of wee at a sexual health clinicCredit: Getty Images 90002 With all this in mind, the experts recommend it is important to take good care of your sexual health.90003 90002 It is important to get tested if you have had unprotected sex and multiple sexual partners since you were last tested, they told The Sun Online. 90003 90002 But that does not mean you do not need to worry if you are in a relationship — you should still make regular trips to the clinic to get tested. 90003 90002 90068 FACT VS FICTION 90069 Take the period quiz to find out how much you know about time of the month 90003 90002 90068 BURNING UP 90069 The 5 surprising impacts of lockdown… on your vagina — and how to treat it 90003 90002 90068 EXTREME REACTION 90069 Waitress left BLIND after sun poisoning & compared herself to Quasimodo 90003 90002 90068 FAKE ORGASM NEWS 90069 Woman’s G-spot pleasure point does NOT exist, say scientists 90003 90002 90068 DEATH DEFYING 90069 ‘Hangover’ was cluster of blood clots on my brain — caused by the Pill 90003 90002 90068 GYNAE 101 90069 Top doc answers 10 most common questions women ask about their vaginas 90003 90002 90068 LOVE HURTS 90069 I thought it was constant bouts of thrush but rare condition left me in agony 90003 90002 90068 IN THE KNOW 90069 What is PCOS and does polycystic ovary syndrome make you gain weight? 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Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team? Email us at [email protected] or call 0207 782 4368. You can WhatsApp us on 07810 791 502. We pay for videos too.Click here to upload yours 90211 90003 90208 90002 90003 .90000 Vagina smells like onions: Causes, symptoms, and treatment 90001 90002 If you buy something through a link on this page, we may earn a small commission. How this works. 90003 90002 While vaginas all smell slightly different, the scent is usually mild and natural. A strong and unpleasant smell, such as an onion smell, can signify infection or another health problem. 90003 90002 The body naturally produces a discharge that keeps the vagina healthy and free of harmful bacteria and irritants.However, it is vital that people take care to clean the area surrounding the opening to the vagina, known as the vulva. 90003 90002 A strong smell of onions is unlikely to be natural but could occur due to sweat, poor hygiene, specific foods in the diet, or infection. 90003 90002 We look at the possible causes in more detail and explain how to treat this symptom. 90003 90002 Possible causes of a vagina that smells like onions include: 90003 90014 1. Food 90015 90002 Eating food with a strong smell can affect body odor.Onions, garlic, spices, and vinegar are among the foods that can change the smell of sweat. 90003 90002 Sweat can combine with vaginal discharge to make the vagina smell of strong foods, such as onions or garlic. 90003 90002 A person would generally have to eat more onion than usual for it to affect their body odor. 90003 90014 2. Forgotten tampon 90015 90002 If someone forgets to remove a tampon, it can cause an unpleasant odor. The smell can occur with or without discharge. 90003 90002 If there is discharge, it may be an unusual color such as pink, grey, brown, green, or yellow.90003 90002 Other symptoms may include fever, pain between the belly button and genitals, pain when urinating or having sex, or itching and redness around the vulva. 90003 90002 It is essential to remove the tampon as soon as possible. If the individual can not find or remove the tampon, they should see a doctor. 90003 90002 If a tampon remains in the body for too long, there is a risk of toxic shock syndrome (TSS). Symptoms of TSS include: 90003 90002 TSS can be an emergency. Anyone with these symptoms who suspects they may have TSS should seek immediate medical attention.90003 90014 3. Hygiene 90015 90002 The vagina keeps itself clean naturally by producing a discharge. However, a person should regularly wash the vulva with warm water to remove any discharge and keep the area free of harmful bacteria. 90003 90002 The vulva is close to the urethra and rectum, so cleaning properly after urinating or passing stool is also important. 90003 90002 Urine sometimes has a strong odor, which people may confuse with a vaginal odor, especially if there is undetected urine leakage.90003 90002 The natural balance of bacteria in the vagina keeps it healthy, but if an imbalance occurs, it can cause problems. 90003 90002 Simple hygiene tips can help to maintain the optimal balance of vaginal bacteria and reduce the chances of an unpleasant smell developing. These tips include: 90003 90048 90049 wearing clean underwear every day 90050 90049 choosing underwear made of a breathable, natural fabric, such as cotton 90050 90049 using a mild soap and warm water to wash the vulva 90050 90049 avoiding the use of douches or perfumed products 90050 90049 showering regularly, particularly after exercise 90050 90059 90014 4.Hormonal changes 90015 90002 Hormone levels in the body change throughout the menstrual cycle, as well as during pregnancy, perimenopause, and menopause. These hormonal changes can affect the way the vagina smells. 90003 90002 Vaginal odor usually becomes more noticeable when there is an increased level of the hormone estrogen in the body. This will occur when a person uses certain hormonal contraceptives as well as during ovulation and pregnancy. 90003 90002 The amount, texture, and scent of vaginal discharge can also vary over time.Vaginal discharge will not usually have a strong or foul smell. If it does, this may be a sign of infection. 90003 90014 5. Bacterial vaginosis 90015 90002 Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is an infection resulting from an imbalance in the bacteria in the vagina. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it is the most common infection of the vagina for women aged 15-44. 90003 90002 One of the symptoms of BV is an unpleasant smell. Other symptoms may include: 90003 90048 90049 watery discharge that is white or gray 90050 90049 pain 90050 90049 burning 90050 90059 90002 People who are sexually active and those who use douches are more at risk of getting the infection, which will require treatment with antibiotics.90003 90002 A doctor should be able to suggest ways to prevent reinfection in the future. 90003 90014 6. Trichomoniasis 90015 90002 Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can cause an unpleasant-smelling discharge. The discharge may be yellow or green, and the vulva may feel irritated. 90003 90002 Doctors will treat the infection with medication and will often recommend abstaining from sexual activity until the infection clears. All sexual partners should also seek treatment so that the infection does not continue to pass back and forth.90003 90014 7. Yeast infection 90015 90002 Yeast occurs naturally in the vagina and helps to keep it healthy. However, it can multiply above normal levels and cause a yeast infection. 90003 90002 A yeast infection can result in thick, white discharge. Although this often does not smell, in some cases it may have an unpleasant odor. 90003 90002 Other symptoms include itching, burning, and redness around the vulva. It is possible to treat the infection using antifungal medication. 90003 90002 A doctor should be able to diagnose the cause of a vagina smelling like onions.They will ask about any additional symptoms that have occurred. 90003 90002 If a bacterial infection is responsible for the smell, the doctor may prescribe antibiotics. However, if a person has frequent or recurrent infections, a preventative medication may be necessary. 90003 90002 If the vagina smells mildly of onions, keeping a food diary can help to determine whether or not diet is the cause. Removing strong-smelling foods from the diet may change the body’s scent. 90003 90002 Introducing better hygiene habits can also have an impact.Showering more regularly, switching to cotton underwear, and avoiding the use of scented or irritating products can all help to reduce any unpleasant odors. 90003 90002 A healthful diet and regular exercise are essential for good overall health, including maintaining a healthy vagina. 90003 90002 Pelvic floor exercises can help to strengthen the muscles that support the vagina. This could be particularly beneficial for anyone experiencing any issues relating to this area, such as frequent urine leakage.90003 90002 Using a mild soap when showering and avoiding perfumed products are good hygiene practices that can help prevent a bacterial infection. 90003 90002 Wearing cotton underwear helps to keep the vulva clean and dry. People can find cotton underwear in clothing stores or online. 90003 90002 Practicing safe sex by using barrier protection, such as condoms, can help prevent an STI. It is also essential to have regular checks for STIs. 90003.