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It may sound simple, but body odor and a sweaty vagina is actually a “super common reason” for vaginal odor, explains Kiarra King, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., board-certified obstetrician and ...
What experts want you to know: If it is a tampon or other foreign body in one’s vagina, remove it immediately if you're able to. Purdy says that if the smell persists or if you're unable to find ...
Dr. Holmes explains that while vaginal discharge is almost always normal, what’s not normal is if the color or odor has changed, or if you’re itching or burning. Normal vaginal discharge is ...
The vaginal flora consists of those organisms which generally do not cause symptoms and is dominated mainly by Lactobacillus species. [13] Disruption of the normal flora can cause a vaginal yeast infection. Vaginal yeast infection can affect women of all ages and is very common. The yeast Candida albicans is the most common cause of vaginitis ...
Vaginal squamous cell with normal vaginal flora versus bacterial vaginosis on Pap stain. Normal vaginal flora (left) is predominantly rod-shaped Lactobacilli, whereas in bacterial vaginosis (right) there is an overgrowth of bacteria, which can be of various species.
Vaginal discharge is a mixture of liquid, cells, and bacteria that lubricate and protect the vagina. [1] [2] This mixture is constantly produced by the cells of the vagina and cervix, and it exits the body through the vaginal opening.
Yet the vagina is an important part of the body, and its health can have great impacts on your wellness as a whole. Here’s everything you need to know about vaginal health. Signs to watch out for
Candidiasis is a fungal infection due to any species of the genus Candida (a yeast). [4] When it affects the mouth, in some countries it is commonly called thrush. [3] Signs and symptoms include white patches on the tongue or other areas of the mouth and throat. [3]