Feminine odor is most often caused by an imbalance of naturally occurring bacterial flora
, a condition known as bacterial vaginosis (BV). This infection affects an estimated one in three women-that's a lot of women looking for relief! Many women turn to antibiotics to try to get rid of the infection, while others seek out natural remedies.
BV occurs when the amount of good bacteria (Lactobacilli) in the vagina is lower than what it should be and the amount of bad bacteria (Anaerobes) increases, leading to bacterial vaginosis. Good bacteria help maintain a proper pH level to kill off the bad bacteria. The normal vaginal pH level is 3.8 to 4.2, which is ideal to control bacteria levels. A pH of 4.5 or higher is a sign of bacterial vaginosis. Your doctor can test the pH by swabbing vaginal discharge and putting it on litmus paper to test the acidity. This is the best method to check for BV.
The symptoms of BV include a white vaginal discharge (often after sex) that has an unpleasant odor. Millions of women suffer from BV, but many are often too embarrassed to discuss the issue or unsure of how to treat it. It's important to talk to your doctor about the issue as he or she can prescribe antibiotics like metronidazole or clindamycin. You can also talk to to your doctor about alternative options.
There are natural vaginal odor remedies like carbolicum acidum, which works to decrease and eliminate odor. Natrum muriaticum regulates the balance of fluids and works to end wet discharge. Coriander seed is another one of nature's ways to cure vaginal odor. When consumed, the seed helps clean out toxins from the body and flush them out. Parsley herb helps cleanse the body and sage leaf reduces perspiration. All of these ingredients can help fight bacterial vaginosis, and they are safe and effective ways to kick feminine odors to the curb and reclaim your desire to be intimate.