subject: Why Does My Discharge Smell Fishy? [print this page] If you are asking the question, "Why does my discharge smell fishy?" you are probably very embarrassed to have this condition and wondering just what you can do about it. By far the most common cause of a fishy smelling discharge is bacterial vaginosis. This is caused by an imbalance of the naturally occurring bacteria within the vagina.
At some time during their adult lives, most women will have the condition. For some, bacterial vaginosis can be a one-off isolated outbreak which lasts for a day or two and disappears as quickly as it came. For others though, the situation is very different, with repeated outbreaks happening over a period of months or years.
Under normal circumstances, the bulk of the bacteria within the vagina is known as "beneficial". This means that it exerts a protective effect and kills off any harmful bacteria before it is allowed to grow out of control. The normal pH level of a healthy vagina is mildly acidic. If the pH level sways towards alkalinity, then harmful bacteria is likely to thrive and the symptoms of BV will occur and this includes a strong fishy vaginal discharge.
Fishy smelling vaginal discharge can be very pungent indeed and can be noticeable by those around us at work or by family members. How embarrassing! If you are wondering "why does my discharge smell fishy?" then it is very likely that you have an underlying cause. Common causes include overwashing, douching, the use of perfumed products around the vagina, eating a poor diet or even a change of sexual partner.
Fortunately, there is a fast way to treat the underlying cause of bacterial vagnosis which will give immediate relief and completely eradicate the problem in just 3 days. By treating BV naturally, you can quickly restore balance in the vagina and get back to normal within no time, even if you are a long term sufferer.
