Why does my vagina smell like fish?

my vigina smells like fish? whys that and I have not had sex or done anything and it smells really bad and I am embarraced to see my boyfriend incase he can smell my vigina I was my self 2 times a day down there and it still smells and it is itch but...

thats only the hair and I shave my pubic hairs as well and I am 13 years old

I READ HALF THE ANSWERS PEOPLE TOLD YOU AND THEY ARE ALL BAD AND WRONG.
it is easy. I am 25 years old and I am pregnant. all the doctor is going to do is prescribe a pill to take for a few days or prescribe Miconzazole cream. That cream can be found over the counter at any pharmacy it's under about $15. Monastat. or even pharmacies carry their own brands of the stuff. It is all the same. I have had to use the cream twice since pregnancy causes excess fluids to flow through the vagina. DO not have sex while using it and do not let the boyfriend go down on you! seriously. it could be him that is causeing the wetness problem, the only other way it can occur (the yeast/bacteria infection) Is by washing to often.

im almost pretty sure yeast infections dont cause a fishy odor...its called a yeast infection because not only is it an overgrowth of yeast, it smells like yeast as well!! yeast is whats used to make bread and bread has a distinct but not foul odor, do you understand? also, BV which is bacterial vaginosis doesnt normally have a foul odor either...honestly the only infections that have foul odors are STD's or so I've learned...usually chlamydia and ghonnerea (sp?) see your OBGYN asap! they will give you some antibiotics and knock it out in a week or so if it is an STD.

its def something to see a med professional about if you are just 13. if you dont want your parents to know, and you dont have another adult you can trust to take you to a doc, check with your local health department about their privacy policies. it is possible they can treat you for free, and may not be able to inform anyone about it without your consent. just call them. you dont have to give them your name or number. just tell them you are calling anonymously. explain the prob and ask if you come in for treatment if they have to inform a parent? but please dont let this go unchecked. it may be a simple yeast infection, or it may be some other bacterial infection...which left untreated can lead to PID, a lot of pain, and sadly even infertility.

Pretty much all girls will have a smell down there. Trust me, you're not alone so you shouldn't be embarressed.

Some things that can reduce the smell are:
- eating yogurt
- use an unscented soap to wash it
- wear cotton underwear so that it can breathe
- shaving your pubic hair

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1) Bacterial Vaginosis
2) vaginitis
3) yeast infection

1 2 and 3 can all be caused by over washing, and not wearing cotton clothing so the bacteria stays there and grows. its most likely one of these, and you can get treated at the gynecologist for this.

you might have a yeast infection.
I would see your doctor about it.
all vaginas smell diffrent
but if it has a strong musk fish smell you might have some kinda of infection.
I sugest shaving, and using body washes and lotion together on a loofa and scrubbing really nice and inside it about 3 times a day, and spread your legs and do it to (:

Dont shave because pubic hair protects the vagina from infections and dirt. If your boyfriend really loves you he wont take the piss...he will support you. Speak to someone who you can trust

I am inclined to agree with a few here. not necassarily a yeast infection (like thrush), thrush tends to be quite odourless, may smell a bit metally thats all..

but you seem to definately have an infection. ab's will sort it out. if you wash too often down there you may strip the vaginal area of all it's natural flora which protacts it...and NEVER EVER DOUCHE! it's a terrible thing to do! the inside of the vagina is 'self cleaning' in effect, hense the small discharge people get. if you do you are potentially introducing bacterias into the area.

I am sure it must be so so embarresing, but a urinary tract infection or some other infection is most likely to be the cause. just see your GP and he or she will give you something. don't be embarressed at all...

Firstly, the smell of fish emanating from your vagina is never normal. Although you may have never had sex before, you can still have a bacteria infection (#1 INFECTION IN WOMEN). It can be caused by collected moisture, the type of panties you wear, if you take baths or showers, and douching too frequently. I would recommend that you take showers instead of baths, wear cotton underwear and after your period, thoroughly clean your vulva to rid it of any additional odors that may linger. If you have never douched before, I would say douche with a medicated douche (once every three months). I take my towel and clean my vuvla. May seem gross, but it works. I would say after bathing or washing you should dry it thoroughly. Keeping your vagina dry may be hard but its necessary. The moisture only increase the bacteria and if you douche too much then you get rid of the bacteria that your vagina needs. (Doesn't need all of it though). The truth is the woman parts are complicated as hell!

TAKE IT FROM A WOMAN WHO HAS EXPERIENCED THIS AND STUDIES ABOUT HER BODY. Everyone has their opinions and some I agree with. 1, that fishy odor isn't normal at all. 2, yeast infections usually don't smell fishy. 3, bacteria infections and stds can cause this fishy odor. (Read up on it if im not believed) if you have never had sex, its sound like a bacteria infection. But im no doctor...you have to see what color your discharge is. Bacteria infections normally cause thin, milky discharge. But no other method beats going to your doctor and seeing what it is for sure. I woulf not try all of these things we suggest you do if you don't even know what it is. You'd be filled with monistat, azos, miconazole, YOUGURT, douches, deodorant, and everything else. So go to a gynecologists and frequently visit one. Its not unusual for a young girl to wonder or be insecure about her smells because you are becoming more aware of your body. Now I definitely agree with not bathing too much or douching too often or at all. Showers are better. Baths allow all of the dirt from your body to enter the vagina...although a hot, bubble bath is relaxing from time to time...its not good for all the time. Its perfectly normal to want to avoid odors especially at 13, because I was the same way. But it made me educate myself and see a gynecologists to learn about what's going on with my body. Im not going to diagnoe you and im no doctor, but just keep your vagina dry and ventilated. No fds sprays honey. They irritate it in the long run... Good luck!

Don't shave your pubic hair.
Trim, okay.
But seriously WHY do you think it's there?
Your vagina is extremely sensitive and it's there to protect it.
Don't let a guy tell you it's gross - does he shave?
Or other girls tell you otherwise.
It's natural,
so leave it. If you don't you may wind up with ingrown hairs or other nasty stuff.

it is probably a yeast infection or a bacterial infection...what I would advise is to get that vagasil vaginal infection screaning kit,and see what the possibly could be then tell your mom, she would know what to do, DO NOT let your boyfriend go down on you any more. nor should you have, your mutch too young, I understand that it feels good, but HE could even be causing the infection, due to the fact he could have an infection causing you to have a vaginal infection...

I think that it has a lot to do with your PH levels. I think that everyone automatically assumes that it must be a yeast infection. But unless you are having any other symptoms that naturally go hand in hand with a yeast infection, I would assume that you have a bacterial infection or a Ph balance problem. Either way a gynecologist will be the one to help you. Eating yogurt may work, but sticking it up your va-jj is absolute sillyness. Go to a free clinic if you don't have the money. They would be able to help you.
Best Wishes

well first of all dont listen to them who make fun they are only do it to make tem seem like bad a** because they probley have the same problem you do and they feel they need to pick around on someone they dont know so tell them to shut the f*** up and leave you the h*** alone. they can kiss your a** and get of it and then see how they like it! ohhh yea go to a doctor asap

im not sure but my bits smell like that to and im a guy