Re: Vaginal Odor After Sex on Period
From: John Essien MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 16 Mar 2003 08:16:03 -0600 (CST)
Most likely there is nothing wrong with you. Wait a few more days. If
the odor persists, even without sexual contact, then you should see your
health provider.
At Sat, 15 Mar 2003, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>
>Hi, I'm in the last few days of my period. Last night I had unprotected
>sex, and this morning as well. The semen was left in me for a while.
>Today, I have strong vaginal odor. Is this normal? I don't have any
>weird discharge or anything. I'm wondering if maybe it's my normal
>period "smell" mixed with the reaction of my vagina to the semen,
>because it did stay in me for a while. Should I wait and see if the
>odor dissipates within the next few days? I just got through a course of
>antibiotics that cured my vaginitis, and haven't had any trouble since
>that time. I am rather sore today from the sex and am having some
>abdomen cramping. What's wrong with me, if anything?
>
>Help please!
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John Essien, M.D. SOCOG
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