Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)

A normal vaginal smell is usually mild, slightly acidic, and not overpowering—often described as a light, natural odor that can vary throughout your cycle.

Severe pain in the lower middle part of the belly in females can have different causes, such as problems with the gut, issues with the pelvic organs, or other causes.

A fishy smell often points to bacterial vaginosis, an imbalance of bacteria in the vagina, and it’s a sign you should get checked by a healthcare provider.

A strong odor in your vaginal area is often due to a change in the balance of bacteria, like in bacterial vaginosis, which can make your discharge smell fishy.

Severe pain in your lower abdomen can come from many sources, including issues with reproductive organs or problems with your digestive system.

A pus-like odor in vaginal discharge may suggest an infection, often linked to sexually transmitted infections such as gonorrhea or chlamydia that cause inflammation and the production of pus.

A fecal odor coming from your vagina might mean that there is an unusual connection between the rectum (where stool exits) and the vagina, or other health issues that allow stool to mix with vaginal fluids.

An extremely foul vaginal odor can be a sign that the normal balance of bacteria has been disturbed, often seen with infections like bacterial vaginosis or in rare cases, health issues like fish odor syndrome.

An ammonia-like smell in vaginal discharge is often a sign that the natural balance of bacteria has changed, sometimes due to an infection such as bacterial vaginosis.

A discharge that smells like urine can be caused by urine mixing with your natural vaginal secretions or due to changes in the bacteria, such as in bacterial vaginosis.

Yes, irregular periods can be a sign of perimenopause. This is a natural part of the process as your body’s hormone levels slowly change before menopause.

Two periods in one month can sometimes happen naturally, but it can also be a sign of a health issue if it is not normal for you.

Yellow vaginal discharge without odor is often not a serious problem, but if it lasts or comes with other symptoms, it may need a healthcare check.

Having two periods in one month does not change a pregnancy test’s ability to work, but it can make it tricky to know when to take the test for the most accurate result.

Having two periods in one month usually does not mean you are pregnant—it more likely shows that your cycle is irregular. Pregnancy often stops periods, so two periods in one month may point to other factors.

Missing your period for 9 months might be a sign you're entering menopause, but it isn’t enough alone to diagnose it.

Menopause can bring changes in memory, often called “brain fog,” but it usually does not cause serious or permanent memory loss.

White creamy discharge with no smell is often normal, but sometimes it can be a sign of a yeast infection if other symptoms appear.

Irregular periods can make it harder to predict ovulation, which may lower the chances of getting pregnant. This happens because ovulation might not occur consistently, making it difficult for sperm to meet an egg.

Menopause is typically defined as having no period for 12 consecutive months.