What kind of odor 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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Does chlamydia have a distinct smell?

The majority of chlamydial infections in women do not cause any symptoms. You can get chlamydia in the cervix (opening to the womb), rectum, or throat. You may not notice any symptoms. But if you do have symptoms, you might notice: • An unusual discharge, with a strong smell, from your vagina.
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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 urine smell with chlamydia?

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 can you tell the difference between BV and chlamydia?

In the images below, pay attention to the color of the discharge and its consistency: transparent and scanty for chlamydia versus whitish and thin for BV. The vaginal opening and vulva are red and mildly swollen with BV.
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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 makes a woman smell?

Bacterial vaginosis is an overgrowth of bacteria typically present in the vagina. It's a common vaginal condition that can cause vaginal odor. 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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What does BV smell like?

Period smells “fishy”

This odor is most often attributed to bacterial vaginosis, a type of infection. It's also a lot stronger than a normal period smell. You may have bacterial vaginosis if the “fishy” smell is accompanied by: burning, especially during urination.
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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 makes you smell like onions?

Trichomoniasis

Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can cause an unpleasant-smelling discharge.
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Does chlamydia smell like BV?

What does chlamydia discharge smell like? 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 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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Does chlamydia itch in females?

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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How do I know if I have BV or STD?

It can't be caught or passed on by your partner. BV is caused by bacteria that are already present in your vagina but are normally being kept in check by your body's own defences. STI's on the other hand are infections that can be passed from person to person via sexual contact.
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What does chlamydia look like?

Chlamydia symptoms can include pus-like yellow discharge; frequent or painful urination; spotting between periods or after sex; and/or rectal pain, bleeding, or discharge.
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Can UTI be mistaken for chlamydia?

The symptoms

Urinary tract infections and chlamydia can also cause pain in the lower abdomen or pelvic region. The main symptom that chlamydia does not share with UTIs is penile or vaginal discharge. A chlamydial infection can cause a yellowish, strong-smelling vaginal discharge or a watery, milky penile discharge.
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What does chlamydia urine look like?

You can also get pus in the urine, which makes it look cloudy and usually makes it smell bad. (Unlike a urinary-tract infection, which quickly causes a very painful burning sensation during urination, a chlamydia infection progresses slowly.) About 50 percent of men will have symptoms if they become infected.
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Does chlamydia make you pee a lot?

Both chlamydia and gonorrhea are STDs that most commonly cause frequent urination. These are among the most common STDs diagnosed in the United States. In fact, as recently as 2016, the CDC reported nearly 1.6 million cases of chlamydia across the country.
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What are the signs of chlamydia in females?

Chlamydia symptoms in women can include:
  • Abnormal, yellowish, or strong smelling vaginal discharge.
  • Swelling inside your vagina/painful sex.
  • Pain or burning when you pee.
  • The urge to pee more than usual.
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