What Should I Do If There Is a Bad Odor During Sexual Activity?

A foul odor in the female genital area is usually indicative of bacterial vaginosis, a result of Gardnerella vaginalis infection. Symptoms include a fishy odor, grayish-white discharge, and varying amounts of mucus. A clue cell-positive result on a vaginal discharge test often leads to the use of metronidazole suppositories placed vaginally for 7 days, which can produce significant results. It is recommended to wash and boil underwear daily, and to repeat the medication after menstruation is clean, for a continuous period of 2-3 months. During treatment, it is advisable to avoid eating beef, mutton, and other stimulating foods. Partners should also be treated, possibly with oral metronidazole tablets. Males with excessive foreskin should consider circumcision, and both partners should wash their genital areas daily, especially before sexual activity, to achieve complete cure.

1. Fishy Odor: Vaginitis caused by vaginal haemophilus bacteria often presents with a specific fishy odor in the vaginal discharge, accompanied by symptoms such as vaginal burning, pain, itching, and moisture in the external genital area.

2. Foul Odor: Some patients with vaginitis caused by anaerobic infections, trichomonas infections, or vaginal haemophilus infections often have a foul odor in their vaginal discharge.

3. Malignant Odor: If the vaginal discharge emits a malignant odor, women must be vigilant as it may be associated with severe reproductive tract infections or tumors. Malignant tumors of the reproductive tract, severe endometritis, and severe cervical erosion can all cause a malodorous vaginal discharge. In older women, a malodorous and bright red vaginal discharge may often indicate a malignant tumor. A foul odor in the female genital area is a typical symptom of fungal vaginitis.

Fungal vaginitis can cause a foul odor in the genital area. The most common symptom of this condition is itching in the external genital area, which may vary in intensity and frequency. Severe itching can lead to discomfort and difficulty sleeping. When the inflammation is severe, symptoms such as frequent urination, urination pain, and pain during sexual intercourse may also occur. If the foul odor is caused by typical fungal vaginitis, the vaginal discharge may appear as a bean curd-like or milk-clot-like consistency. During a gynecological examination, different degrees of congestion may be observed in the vaginal mucosa, with a large amount of sticky discharge or a white membrane covering the vaginal mucosa. When the white membrane is wiped away, exposed mucous membranes may show signs of inflammation, such as redness, swelling, erosion, and superficial ulcers.