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Despite what certain advertisements for vaginal products may claim, there’s no reason for one’s vagina to be flower-scented. It’s totally OK for vaginas to have a smell, thanks to bacteria ...
“The most common cause of vaginal odor is an imbalance in the normal flora in the vagina,” which causes a fishy odor, irritation, and thin to no vaginal discharge, says Dr. Streicher.
It is usually a non-pathological symptom secondary to inflammatory conditions of the vagina or cervix. [5] Leukorrhea can be confirmed by finding >10 WBC per high-power field under a microscope when examining vaginal fluid. [6] Vaginal discharge is normal, and causes of change in discharge include infection, malignancy, and hormonal changes.
Pantyliner: Similar to a menstrual pad, they are smaller, thinner and used for lighter periods, intermittent bleeding and vaginal discharge, or as a supplement to a tampon. [2] [3] Tampon: Inserted inside the vagina to absorb menstrual blood, can also be used while swimming, available in different levels of absorbency. [2] [3] [4] Reusable:
Specifically, the vaginal tissues thin, and become less elastic; blood flow to the vagina decreases; the surface epithelial cells contain less glycogen. [9] With decreased levels of glycogen, the vaginal flora shifts to contain fewer lactobacilli, and the pH subsequently increases to a range of 6.0-7.5. [9] The overall amount of vaginal ...
The vagina is a self-cleaning organism. When you use douches or washes, you'll do more harm than good. Expert advice on the right way to wash your privates. The vagina is a self-cleaning organism ...
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 multiple species. Specialty: Gynecology, infectious disease: Symptoms
This condition is seen across all age groups but is more common in children and women of reproductive age. The foreign bodies can range from retained tampons to objects inserted for sexual or other purposes. Vaginal foreign bodies are a relatively common presentation in gynecological and emergency medicine.