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Re: Funky Smells
From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 25 Apr 2001 08:34:37 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 24 Apr 2001, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>I had been taking birth control pills as of the last two years, but
>stopped taking them about 2 weeks ago. Since then, my husband and i
>have had sex and such. One thing i'm worried about is that my vagina
>has a really bad funky smell. (this has never been so bad before) Could
>i have an infection, or is this normal. Whould douce take care of the
>smell? I really haven't had any kind of discharge, just the usual after
>sex however, it is more brownish red in color (which could be blood)
>then it's usual white. Please let me know.
>.thanks.

You probably have bacterial vaginosis, something that can arise from any hormonal chnge, such starting or stopping the pill, pregnancy, menopause and so on. Call your gyn for assistance.

-- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG
This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.

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