Kindly suggest some remedies to cure smelly vagina?

Vaginal odor is a common ailment faced by many women and causes much social discomfort as well as is quite embarrassing to experience. In most cases, unless diagnosed or specified by your doctor, the odor is an indication of a yeast infection. One could look at home remedies or alternative therapies to treat it, but it is a good habit to get it thoroughly examined by a medical practitioner as delayed treatment could lead to renal failure and complications of the uterus and the cervix.

Home remedies can complement your primary medication, but the effective way of controlling reinfection is to practice proper hygiene. It is preferable to wear underclothes made from natural fabrics or cloth as compared to synthetic material. The yeast or the fungus thrives abundantly in a damp and unclean environment. Do not resort to douching as it can lead to the destruction of natural and healthy bacteria that keeps a control of the harmful fungus. Most commercial products that recommend douching only end up masking the odor and do nothing to treat the condition. In actuality, douching is likely to spur on the growth of the harmful fungus causing the unpleasant vaginal odor. In place of douching try washing the vaginal area instead a few times a day with a mild medicated cleansing agent. Speak to your gynecologist or your doctor about the need for a cleansing agent.

Most home remedies recommend the use of tea tree oil and apple cider vinegar for curing infections related to yeast and fungus in the vagina. However one might develop an allergic reaction to any of these components and hence care must be taken before selecting any of these options. A diet also plays an important role in controlling the infection. Certain foods that are detrimental to health during such a condition includes food products that are rich in sugar and simple carbohydrates, fermented food items or beverages, alcoholic drinks, red meat, refined and processed food products etc. The foods that are beneficial and should be part of your daily diet include brown rice, fresh vegetables and fruits. Citrus fruits, such as oranges, limes, lemons and grapefruits are very helpful in treating this condition. Unflavored yogurt, garlic and ginger, cinnamon and onions are also considered to be beneficial.

Drinking a good amount of water each day is also useful in cleansing the body of the toxins present in the body. One must consume approximately eight glasses of water or at least a liter of fresh, pure and clean water daily.

answered by G M

If you are troubled with a smelly vagina, there could be several reasons for it. A lot of these are also quite easy to handle. You would have to first eliminate the possibility that you are suffering from an infection of some sort. This would happen only if you went for a proper physical examination. This would reveal if you are having an infection of some kind. If this is the case, then you can take steps to remedy it accordingly. You should apply a generous layer of yogurt to your entire vagina and leave it for about 15 to 20 minutes do this about thrice a day for best results. This will take care of any surface stick as well as surface bacteria. You should also make it a point to start drinking large quantities of cranberry juice in order to take care of your infection. Another easy solution is to flush out your system with lots of water. All of these methods used together should be able to show you positive results within about 5 days or so. If your condition worsens, you should try to cure the infection with antibiotics. For this, you would need a medical examination.

Another reason for a smelly vagina could be lack of good hygiene. You need to clean yourself properly and also maintain the cleanliness at all times. Make sure you keep vaginal hair trimmed or remove it regularly. This will help to get rid of odors the most. This is because vaginal hair tends to trap sweat and urine in it and adds to a host of bad smells that may generally permeate the area. After this, make it a point to wash out your vagina at least two to four times a day. This will make a big difference in the smell part of the problem. Remember to use a mild soap and always wash from back to front for best results. If you wash the other way round, you may find that you are actually adding to odors. In any case, back to front is the best way to clean your genitals properly. You should also avoid wearing synthetic underwear. This will always trap perspiration within and will cause worse smells than before. Wear cotton, as this is the safest and most hygienic kind of underwear to use. Always wash your underwear after each use, even if you have worn it for just a few minutes.

answered by M W