A potent fishy or foul smell from the vagina could leave you feeling incredibly self-conscious. Especially as the smell can be so strong, it can be detected through your clothing.A fishy smell from down below is likely due to bacterial vaginosis (BV), according to Dr Bailey.’BV is a common and recurring vaginal infection among women of reproductive age.’It occurs when there is an imbalance of bacteria in the vagina. When there are more harmful bacteria than good bacteria in the vagina, bacterial vaginosis can occur.’Alongside the smell, other symptoms of BV include pain, itching and burning.A fishy smell from down below is likely due to bacterial vaginosis (BV), according to Dr Bailey
A fishy smell from down below is likely due to bacterial vaginosis (BV), according to Dr Bailey.It’s important to treat BV as Dr Bailey warns it can increase the risk of STIs, pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility, and preterm labour.’The standard treatment is an antibiotic used either by tablet or intravaginal gel,’ says Dr Bailey. ‘Some women will experience recurrent BV with a period or after sex.’