Can chlamydia smell?

Does chlamydia have a smell? Chlamydia doesn't always have a smell. But one of the symptoms of chlamydia is an unusual vaginal discharge that has an unpleasant odor.
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What smell does chlamydia have?

Chlamydia discharge usually has a strong, foul smell. The odour of chlamydia discharge in women is sometimes said to be fishy, or similar to the smell of pus.
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Does chlamydia smell musty?

Causes of abnormal vaginal odor

The cause may be very simple—poor hygiene, douching, vaginal deodorant, or sweating. Sometimes, it is a result of a more serious health condition, such as a certain genital infections or cancer . Chlamydia and gonorrhea do not typically cause abnormal vaginal odor.
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What does chlamydia discharge look and smell like?

So, what does a chlamydia discharge look like? A chlamydia discharge is often yellow in color and has a strong odor. A symptom that frequently co-occurs with this discharge is painful urination that often has a burning sensation in the genital area.
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Does chlamydia have a smell when you pee?

Chlamydia is a known sexually transmitted disease that can cause your urine to smell funky. It can be easily cured, but often difficult to detect. This is because its symptoms can be disregarded or misdiagnosed as a side effect of other ailments.
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Sexual Health - Chlamydia (Male)



What STD has an odor?

Trichomoniasis is an STI caused by a parasite spread through sexual contact that can cause a foul or fishy smelling odor.
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Does chlamydia smell like ammonia?

Is it a sign of an STI? A vagina that smells like ammonia is rarely a sign of a STI. However, some STIs are known to cause intense or foul-smelling urine, especially chlamydia. It is essential to get tested for STIs, as infections such as chlamydia often occur without symptoms.
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Can chlamydia be mistaken for BV?

Often, BV can be mistaken for other conditions, such as yeast infections or sexually transmitted diseases, such as chlamydia. Often, BV (or STDs) do not have any symptoms at all, so it's imperative always to make a yearly gynecological appointment.
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How do I know if I had chlamydia?

According to Dr. White, some of the symptoms women can experience when they have chlamydia and gonorrhea are “yellow-green discharge, light bleeding between your periods and an occasional burning sensation while urinating.”
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What STD can cause foul smelling discharge?

Trichomoniasis, a sexually transmitted infection, also can lead to vaginal odor.
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Can you smell gonorrhea?

Does gonorrhea smell? Gonorrhea discharge can have an unpleasant, foul smell.
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Why does my discharge smells like rotten egg?

The strong smell is likely due to the blood and tissues exiting the vagina along with bacteria. It's normal for the vagina to have bacteria, though the amount can fluctuate. The resulting “rotten” smell from bacteria mixed with menstrual flow shouldn't be strong enough for others to detect.
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What STD makes you smell like onions?

Trichomoniasis

Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can cause an unpleasant-smelling discharge.
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What are 5 symptoms of chlamydia?

Symptoms of chlamydia can appear in both men and women, including:
  • pain or burning while peeing.
  • pain during sex.
  • lower belly pain.
  • abnormal vaginal discharge (may be yellowish and have a strong smell)
  • bleeding between periods.
  • pus or a watery/milky discharge from the penis.
  • swollen or tender testicles.
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How long can chlamydia stay in your body?

Chlamydia typically goes away within 1 to 2 weeks. You should avoid sex during this time to prevent transmitting the disease. Your doctor may prescribe a one-dose medication or a medication you'll take daily for about a week. If they prescribe a one-dose pill, you should wait 7 days before having sex again.
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Can chlamydia feel like a yeast infection?

A:True. Chlamydia symptoms and symptoms of other infections and STDs are similar to those of yeast vaginitis. Some conditions that may produce similar signs and symptoms include bacterial vaginosis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea.
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Does chlamydia cause fishy odor?

Does chlamydia create a fishy vaginal odor? No, not usually. Chlamydia is a very common STI that sometimes goes undetected. Though it can result in a case of vaginitis, it generally remains ​odorless.
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Does chlamydia throw off your pH?

Chlamydial infection in women was associated with a higher vaginal pH level, independent of any other factors. This study has implications for the treatment of other conditions known to lead to an increase in vaginal pH, even in asymptomatic individuals.
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Is chlamydia itching constant?

Most people with chlamydia experience no symptoms. For those who do have them, vaginal symptoms of chlamydia may include unusual discharge associated with itchiness, as well as a burning sensation while urinating.
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Why does my pee have a funky smell?

Some foods and medications, such as asparagus or certain vitamins, can cause a noticeable urine odor, even in low concentrations. Sometimes, unusual urine odor indicates a medical condition or disease, such as: Cystitis (bladder inflammation) Dehydration.
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What does trichomoniasis smell like?

Trichomoniasis is the most common curable sexually transmitted infection and easily treatable with a course of antibiotics. It's known for its pungent fishy odor. “The trichomoniasis infection can be quite smelly,” says Minkin. “It's a more pronounced fishy odor than bacterial vaginosis.”
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What does gonorrhea smell like?

And the women said about 50 percent of men who had gonorrhea had sweat that smelled "putrid," whereas only 32 percent of the healthy men were described as putrid. And while 26 percent of the healthy men smelled "floral," just 10 percent of those with gonorrhea were described that way.
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What STD smells like cheese?

Vaginal trichomonas infection

Trichomonas vaginalis infection (or "Trichomoniasis" or "trich") is a common sexually transmitted disease caused by a parasite of the same name. It affects over 3 million people per year, but only about 30% have any symptoms.
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Can you smell chlamydia on a guy?

One of the most common chlamydia symptoms in males is an unusual, foul-smelling discharge from the penis. The discharge may slowly ooze out of the opening of the penis head and collect around the tip.
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What type of infection has a fishy smell?

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a vaginal infection caused by bacteria. It is the most common cause of abnormal vaginal discharge that occurs in reproductive-age women (women who have not gone through menopause yet). Bacterial vaginosis may cause a "fishy" odor and cause vaginal irritation in some women.
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