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
vaginal odor
Vaginal odor is any odor that comes from the vagina. The vagina usually has only a mild odor or sometimes no odor at all. A "fishy" smell or other strong vaginal odor might mean there's a problem.
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. Trichomoniasis, a sexually transmitted infection, also can lead to vaginal odor.
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What STDs give you a smell?

Often, the STDs associated with abnormal vaginal odor are the same ones that cause abnormal vaginal discharge.
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STDs that can cause an unusual smell include:
  • Chlamydia.
  • Gonorrhea.
  • Trichomoniasis, a common STD caused by a protozoan parasite.
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Does chlamydia give a fishy smell?

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 have a smell female?

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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Can you smell if someone has an STD?

It may be possible to smell a sexually transmitted disease, a new Russian study says. In the study, women rated the scent of armpit sweat from men with gonorrhea as less pleasant than the scent of sweat from men without gonorrhea.
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What does chlamydia 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 gonorrhea smell female?

Some women and trans*folks experience symptoms when they have gonorrhea of the cervix: Greenish-yellow discharge of pus from the vagina or cervix; Burning with urination. Mushroom-like odor from the genital area.
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Can you smell gonorrhea?

Does gonorrhea smell? Gonorrhea discharge can have an unpleasant, foul smell.
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Does syphilis have an odor?

If symptoms do occur, they usually appear within four weeks of exposure. Symptoms in women include: Genital inflammation. Foul-smelling, yellow-green vaginal discharge.
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Does trichomoniasis have a smell?

Almost half of all people with trichomonas infection will have no symptoms. If you do develop symptoms you may experience: a yellow or green discharge from the vagina or penis, which can sometimes have an unpleasant, 'fishy' smell.
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Can HPV cause a fishy odor?

With BV, you will see an increase in discharge as well as a strong fishy odor that gets strong after sex. After proper diagnosis, you can be treated easily with prescription oral pills and vaginal gel. Many STDs such as Trichomoniasis, (“Trich”) Gonorrhea, Clamydia, HPV, Syphylis and even HIV can cause a vaginal smell.
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How can u tell if you have chlamydia?

If they do get symptoms, the most common include: pain when urinating. white, cloudy or watery discharge from the tip of the penis. burning or itching in the urethra (the tube that carries urine out of the body)
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What does gonorrhea look like in a woman?

Gonorrhea symptoms and signs include:

Frequent, and/or painful urination. Yellowish vaginal discharge. Redness and swelling of the genitals. Burning or itching of the vaginal area.
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What STD causes foul smelling discharge?

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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Do all STDs have a smell?

There could be an odd smell, too. These are all signs of an STD discharge. These changes can cause orange vaginal discharge, chunky yellow discharge, and other abnormal discharges. A change in how your discharge smells—such as having a foul odor—is another sign your abnormal discharge might be due to an STD.
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Does trich smell like BV?

Trichomoniasis most often presents as a yellowish-green vaginal discharge with a strong odor. Itching and soreness of the vagina and vulva are common. Some women experience vague abdominal pain. Trichomoniasis can occur with other infections, particularly pelvic inflammatory disease and bacterial vaginosis.
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What are the signs of syphilis in a woman?

small skin growths (similar to genital warts) – on women these often appear on the vulva and for both men and women they may appear around the anus. white patches in the mouth. flu-like symptoms, such as tiredness, headaches, joint pains and a high temperature (fever) swollen glands.
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Does bacterial vaginosis smell?

The most common symptom of bacterial vaginosis is unusual vaginal discharge that has a strong fishy smell, particularly after sex. You may notice a change to the colour and consistency of your discharge, such as becoming greyish-white and thin and watery.
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What are the symptoms of trichomoniasis in females?

Women with trich may notice:
  • Itching, burning, redness or soreness of the genitals;
  • Discomfort when peeing; and.
  • A clear, white, yellowish, or greenish vaginal discharge (i.e., thin discharge or increased volume) with a fishy smell.
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What STD makes you smell like onions?

In fact, everyone's vaginal discharge has a slightly different smell, and that's completely normal, according to Minkin. On the other hand, a more persistent onion-like smell that lasts multiple days could be a sign you have bacterial vaginosis, an infection that occurs when too much "bad" bacteria grows in the vagina.
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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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What does gonorrhea look like?

Typical symptoms of gonorrhoea include a thick green or yellow discharge from the vagina or penis, pain when peeing and, in women, bleeding between periods. But around 1 in 10 infected men and almost half of infected women do not experience any symptoms.
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What does chlamydia look like on a female?

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.
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What are four signs symptoms of gonorrhea?

Symptoms of gonorrhea
  • greater frequency or urgency of urination.
  • a pus-like discharge or drip from your penis (this discharge could be yellow, white, beige, or greenish)
  • discoloration and swelling at the penis opening.
  • testicular swelling or pain.
  • itching and soreness in your anus.
  • rectal bleeding or discharge.
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How can I cure an STD without going to the doctor?

There is no proven alternative therapy to treating an STI. Treatment is testing and antibiotics. The most effective complementary treatments of STIs — that is, those that that go along with standard medical treatment — involve prevention and patient counseling.
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