Re: Tubal Ligation & Odd Smell
From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 22 May 2003 21:25:32 -0500 (CDT)
I don't see any relation between tubal ligation and odor unless you have
a bacteria.
At Thu, 22 May 2003, April wrote:
>
>I had a tubal ligation about a month ago. No complications or issues.
>Or so I thought.
>
>Shortly after I had the tubal done, I met a wonderful guy and we started
>dating. Since then we have become intimate and I noticed a couple times
>that he shys away from oral sex. Tonight, I asked him why and was hurt
>to find out he "doesn't like the smell". I was so embarrassed when he
>told me but somewhat confused because prior partners, I have been with,
>didn't seem to have an issue with this and I haven't noticed a
>difference in the smell either which is something most women quickly
>pick up on when they have some sort of infection.
>
>I am really concerned that it is my own distinct smell that repulses him
>but then thought it might have something to do with the recent surgery.
>
>Is it possible for vaginal smells to change after having a tubal
>ligation? Could the "bad" smell be an after effect of the surgery? And
>will it, eventually, go away?
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Alicia M. Lapidus M.D.
Director Obgyn.net Latina
Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital J. A. Fernández
Buenos Aires
Argentina
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