Sorry, I know this is TMI, but hoping I can get some advice.
I wear tampons, but for security, wear period underwear to bed, as I often bleed too much for a tampon. Aware you’re probably not supposed to use tampons at night, but it’s always been fine for me.
Anyway, this morning I woke up, after having the heaviest day of my cycle, so I had definitely leaked a lot.
The really weird thing is, it smelled awful! This has never happened to me before and I’m late 30’s. I’d say it had a fishy odour. I’m so embarrassed writing this, but wondered if anyone has any suggestions as to why, or has experienced this before?
i washed as normal and have been worrying all day in case I smell, but if there is a smell now, it’s much less obvious than it was.
If anyone has experienced this, I would be so grateful to know what had caused it? Please help a very embarrassed mum.