A bit queasy about asking this but 'health section' didn't respond so turned to old faithfuls on this section

[Kally]

Bit embaressed but haven't name changed... Has anyone noticed or 'suffered' this:

I am prefectly healthy, have an active sexlife, (well, have a steady partner for last 2.5 years). I don't have any 'vaginal' problems like thrush or anything... Been recently to the Dr's for smear all clear and everything... apparently nothing 'wrong'.

When I get together with my partner the odour my 'secretions' give off is so strong I feel quite embarressed about it . He wouldn't say of course, but it is noticable . As we get together once every two weeks approx, we get it on quite frequently throughout the weekend. The 'smelly' time is the first bout. After that, it seems odourless and quite normal. No problem with dryness. Has anyone else experienced anything like this? Was wondering if it's hormones (am bit over 50) and can't remember ever having this problem. Still have monthly periods, regular as clockwork and not clinically pre menopausal yet. Why is it so strong smelling? It would comfort me to know that others have this 'problem' and I am in the realms of 'just normal'.

was wondering if it was some kind of subliminal odour signal thing from way back to the cave man days...

Could it be bacterial vaginosis? The Dr can do a swab to test for this, and a course of metronidazole will clear it up It's quite common, and not an STD.

It might be BV.

Mmm just read that with interest thing is I don't have any OTT discharge. I did have thrush about 4 months ago and, come to think of it, it's been a bit on and off smelly since then. Although all the other symtoms have long gone, perhaps it's been left 'unbalanced'.. I used vaginal cream that Dr gave me, (canisten type) (didn't use the vaginal tablets as it subsided) (got rid of the worst of it before going to the Dr with natural yoghurt) but as usual went in the end anyway and resorted to chemicals for good measure. I suppose I will have to go and get that test then... blaaaaa... whats up with me lately...everything has gone wonky down there

Sometimes your diet can affect the smell, particularly things like garlic and onions. Maybe as you're only getting it every 2 weeks, it takes a while to flush these smells out of your system? Just a wild guess. Do you 'sort yourself out' while your DP isn't there and does it smell strong then?

best bet is off to the drs for a swab and let them see if they can find anything.

Other thing is- odour is so subjective- maybe you have an increased sense of smell and you have always been like that?

What is the smell like?

maybe its his contribution which is smellier the first time??

For BV there is often so symptoms at all apart form the smell.
Baceria are normal high up in the vagina and the body's own defence mechanism can generally deal with it--however sometimes the bacteria just become a little too much to handle and a fishy smell is often the only sign.

A simple swab by your Gp or nurse can easily diagnose and then treatment is an antibiotic,

this is the most common cause of vaginal discharge//vaginal smell that l see.

As Alexander (the meerkat says) simples!!!!

Kally- I remember you from a while back- I have name changed- but we got into a long thread bout the guy you were seeing there and how you never went to his- are you still with him and is it working out? sorry if this seems intrusive and don't answer if you don't want to but I always wondered what you decided.

Hiya Howto... Yes it is the same guy we are still together. He recently moved out of his house due to financial problems and his son went to Mums. He's now in a shared house (not the best option but affordable) so I haven't been there, no. But he still comes to me and is as sweet and supportive as ever.

Recently my daughter came over from Canada and she (by the way) has to work in London so he offered to help her find (through a friend) a place to stay where he lives (near by) and I don't think he would do that if he was hiding anything. Yes, the doubts were there but have long gone as the relationship developed. Plus he's offerd me to go up there loads of times. I just haven't as I have had a career change recently and I work 6 days a week and study so I don't have the free time really and daughter to accomodate (plus daughter from Canada now)... it's dropped by the by if you see what I mean. Might seem odd really 'as if he drops out of nowhere' but I am basically at peace with that. Maybe in the Summer hols we'll do the trip. Nice of you to remember.

Now I've got to sort my smelly fanjo out I think I may have that BV (seems the only explanation since all else is fine)... Dr's here I come...

kally- pleased to hear it's still working and hope you get you bv or whatever it is sorted!