Sour smell from vagina: yeast or vaginal infection? Posted: 02-04-07 20:11pm
I have a sour smell coming from my vagina.
It appears as well that there are fumes. I
have never had this happen before. I have
had a new sexual partener recently. What
could it be? Is it possible that I have a
yeast infection? Should I try
over-the-counter meds first? I do not have
a regular doctor because I have no
insurance.
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Sexual Health - Women Answer A2320 Posted: 02-12-07 06:27am
Given only the symptoms you report with no
mention of vaginal discharge (“sour
smell and fumes coming from your
vagina”)... it is hard to say if you are
experiencing a vaginal infection, or not.
Vaginal discharge (fluor vaginale) is the
major sign of most vaginal infections
(colpitis). You can’t start any
treatment without a correct diagnosis so
you can visit a gynecologist for an
examination.
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