Why do I smell a bit down below?

Have I got something Wrong with me ?? I smell sometimes a bit down below but I havent got an infection...I havent started my periods yet, could I be starting soon for this to Happen...???

do nu clean your self everyday if not start before your not the only who will b able 2 smell it I use 2 have that kind of problem 4 like 3 day because I kept fallin asleep be4 wash up .finally I got up out of my sleep and washed up.never stop washin up every day

bacterial infections are the most common reasons, maybe caused by dirty sex(back door sex followed by vaginal sex), wiping from rear to front, swimming in dirty lakes.

Candida

* What is candida?
* What are the symptoms?
* Which areas tend to be affected?
* What causes candida?
* Treatment

What is candida?

Candida is a yeast type of fungus, which can cause thrush. It is normally present in a healthy person but, when present in excess, can cause disease or reduced immunity.

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What are the symptoms?

The fungus tends to cause a profuse vaginal discharge of a thick or curdy nature, with patches of white on the vulva or vagina. Symptoms include itching, soreness and discomfort and the appearance of a skin rash similar to eczema.

Which areas tend to be affected?

Candida affects the moist areas of the body, such as the mouth, vagina, skin folds, groin and axilla.

The nails can also be affected. This is known as paronychia, (abscess or inflammation of the nail).

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What causes candida?

The appearance of symptoms is associated with a number of factors. These include ;

* Pregnancy
* Diabetes mellitus, AIDS, herpes simplex
* Sugar intake
* Tight clothing
* Allergic reaction (to soap/ perfume etc)
* Prescribed drugs, e.g. antibiotics, corticosteroids, female sex hormones

Candida commonly occurs after treatment with oral contraceptives or antibiotics since these drugs alter the normal bacterial balance in the body.

After antibiotics, 80% of women have evidence of candida whilst around one third of those will have symptoms.

Treatment

It is important to keep the area dry and clean. Specific treatment is given by antifungal agents. Alternative management is by taking probiotics, such as lactobacillus acidophillus or bifido bacteria which are considered ‘friendly bacteria’. They can be found in ‘live’ yoghurt and products like cottage cheese, or in a supplement form.
(eat 20ml or so of plain live yogurt twice daily, and also apply it topically 3 times a day for 1-2 days)
Adopting a low-sugar diet can also help to prevent an overgrowth of candida in the gut.

Bathing every day, maybe use non scented soap, cotton underwear, avoid tight clothing ie jeans, but definately go see your doctor if regualar bathing doesn't solve it. But all vaginas have a certain smell, depending what time of the month it is but it shouldn't smell bad. Its worth getting checked out if you are worried to put your mind at rest.

Good Luck