Vaginal odor is a disorder that often occurs in women. Many women wonder about why this feminine area often cause unpleasant odors.
According to assistant clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University's medical school, vaginal odor is generally caused by an unbalanced feminine pH. Menstruation, sexual intercourse, douching (cleaning the vagina one) and the use of soap can cause this imbalance.
The doctor describes some of the items that can cause a disruption in the balance of the vagina, such as laundry detergent, soap, panty liner, several types of clothing and latex condoms.
"Women who are experiencing vaginal odor should be able to assess the environment that could potentially cause irritation and make changes to eliminate them," said doctor.
To get rid of vaginal odor, you should always bathe regularly, change clothes in a wet or sweaty and avoid repeated use of tight clothing.
"Many products that are marketed specifically for female genital area, which can sometimes disrupt the normal pH balance, causing irritation and infection,".
The use of scented soap also has the potential to make a vaginal odor problem became more severe in the long run. According to the doctor, scented soaps and gels that contain perfumes and other ingredients can irritate the delicate tissues in the genital area.
You also need to know when the smell in the area of femininity you've crossed the line, and can be a dangerous thing. The doctor advise you to look for rash, irritation or itching and changes in your vaginal odor. If you see any of these symptoms, you should immediately see your doctor.
