Fishy Odor Points to Infection

If your partner’s vagina suddenly has a strong fishy odor, treat it as a health warning rather than an embarrassment. NHS and Mayo Clinic guidance say that bacterial vaginosis often causes a thin discharge with a noticeable fishy smell, especially after sex, and many people do not realize they have it because other symptoms can be mild or absent. The condition is usually easy to diagnose and treat, but it should not be ignored because unusual genital odor can also overlap with other infections. The real danger is not the conversation. It is assuming the smell means nothing and delaying care.

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