Foul-Smelling Vaginal Discharge
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Seiji Kanazawa, MD, PHD (Obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN))
Dr. Kanazawa graduated from the Niigata University Faculty of Medicine and received his Ph.D. from the Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine. He is working on the front line of the General Perinatal Center, including the Tokyo Tama General Medical Center and the National Center for Research in Fertility Medicine, where he provides maternal and fetal care and undertakes clinical research. At Ubie, Dr. Kanazawa has been designing the Ubie AI Symptom Checker and has taken on the role of general obstetrics and gynecology consultation at FMC Tokyo Clinic by providing fetal ultrasound and prenatal consultation.
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Large amount of vaginal discharge with bad smell
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Content updated on Jan 4, 2023
About the symptom
Foul smelling vaginal discharge describes any unpleasant or unusual smell that comes from the vagina.
When to see a doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
Intermenstrual bleeding
Increase in vaginal discharge
Possible causes
- Bacterial vaginosis
The human vagina in a healthy state contains several types of bacteria. When the balance of bacteria is disrupted, some types can overgrow and cause symptoms. Common triggers are vaginal washing, sexual intercourse, or use of an Intrauterine Device
- Candida vulvovaginitis
This is a fungal infection by Candida that affects the vaginal area. Candida normally exists on skin and vaginal linings with no issues. An infection occurs when the skin or vaginal lining changes in character such that it promotes an overgrowth of Candida. People with weakened immune systems or who are on birth control pills may be at increased risk.
- Atrophic vaginitis
A condition where the vaginal surface becomes dry and thin. This is commonly seen after menopause, due to a decrease in female hormone levels. Symptoms include itching and painful intercourse.
- Threatened abortion
- Trichomoniasis
- Vaginitis
- Pyometra
Related serious diseases
Premature rupture of membranes
Premature rupture of membranes (PROM) is a rupture of the membranes (amniotic sac) before labor begins, close to term. If membrane rupture occurs before 37 weeks' , it's called preterm PROM. PROM occurs in about 8% to 10% of all pregnancies. In most cases, the cause of PROM is unknown. Risk factors include infections of the uterus/ cervix/ vagina. or Increased amniotic fluid cauing too much stretching of the amniotic sac.
Threatened preterm labor
- Chorioamnionitis
Questions your doctor may ask about this symptom
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom
Does the vaginal discharge smell worse recently?
Are you experiencing mental stress or physical exhaustion?
Have you had vaginal bleeding, brown or pink colored vaginal discharge outside of your periods? Or, after the menopause?
Have you experienced increased vaginal discharge recently?
Do you have a thick white vaginal discharge like cottage cheese or yogurt?
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Reviewed By:
Seiji Kanazawa, MD, PHD (Obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN))
Dr. Kanazawa graduated from the Niigata University Faculty of Medicine and received his Ph.D. from the Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine. He is working on the front line of the General Perinatal Center, including the Tokyo Tama General Medical Center and the National Center for Research in Fertility Medicine, where he provides maternal and fetal care and undertakes clinical research. At Ubie, Dr. Kanazawa has been designing the Ubie AI Symptom Checker and has taken on the role of general obstetrics and gynecology consultation at FMC Tokyo Clinic by providing fetal ultrasound and prenatal consultation.
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Seiji Kanazawa, MD, PHD
Obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN)
National Center for Child Health and Development, Japan