Does being overweight make you smell down there?

Does being overweight make you smell down there?

Just as sweating anywhere else can bring about an unpleasant change in body odor, sweating down below can also cause vaginal odor. Athletes, wearing tight clothing or being overweight can also increase your chances of developing a sweat-related vaginal odor.

Does menopause cause a fishy smell?

Leakage of urine during menopause can cause an unwanted vaginal odor. In addition, a change of pH in the vagina, caused from fluctuating hormones, can also contribute to a vaginal odor. When this happens we feel betrayed that fresh feeling has gone.

What does it mean when your vagina has a fishy smell?

That said, Morton reminds us that the odours are not meant to be unpleasant and if the vaginal discharge has a fishy or pungent smell there is nearly always something wrong. So, what happens to throw off your smell and turn it into something disagreeable?

Can a person with trichomoniasis have a fishy odor?

Anyone can get it, and it presents symptoms such as genital itching and painful urination and intercourse. If you have trichomoniasis, you may detect a fishy vaginal odor, frothy yellow-green discharge, and vaginal soreness and swelling. However, only 30 percent of people with trichomoniasis display any symptoms.

What causes a bad odor in the vagina?

A Really Bad Genital Odor 1 A bacterial overgrowth called bacterial vaginosis that causes a vaginal discharge and odor. 2 New bacteria from a new sexual partner. 3 Concentrated urine due to dehydration. 4 Urinary tract infections. 5 Mild urinary leakage.

What to do if you have fishy discharge in vagina?

In addition to the fishy odour, women can also experience itching, irritation and a yellowish/creamy discharge. Your GP can examine your vagina for signs of discharge, perform a laboratory test on a sample of vaginal fluid, or check the pH level of your vagina to see if BV is present.