If there is an abnormality in vaginal discharge, it will make women very worried because it indicates that their body is also experiencing abnormal conditions. So many women usually observe whether their vaginal discharge is normal. Some women find that their vaginal discharge has a slightly fishy smell, so is it normal for their vaginal discharge to have a little fishy smell?
Under normal circumstances, women's vaginal discharge is milky white or transparent colorless, odorless or slightly fishy. If there is a slight fishy smell in the vaginal discharge and no other discomfort, it is a normal phenomenon. Attention should be paid to personal hygiene work, and it is necessary to clean the external genitalia with warm water every day. Do not use soap or other irritating substances to clean the external genitalia. In addition, underwear should be changed frequently and disinfected properly. You can choose to wear loose and breathable underwear.
Additionally, it is important to note that if vaginal discharge has a fishy odor and is accompanied by itching in the genital area, it is not a normal condition and may be caused by infection with bacteria such as Haemophilus. It can cause the occurrence of vaginitis, with the main symptoms being gray white vaginal discharge, a fishy smell, and abnormal itching and pain in the vagina.
In addition, if infected with anaerobic bacteria, it can also lead to white discharge often accompanied by a fishy odor. After discovering abnormal vaginal discharge, it is important to go to the hospital for relevant examinations as soon as possible and receive treatment based on the specific cause of the illness. Nursing work should also be done well in daily life, including regulating diet, increasing exercise, and promoting health.
