What to do and how to treat, if the discharge smell?

If the discharge smells, acquires an unnatural color, their quantity or intensity increases, then it is necessary to make an appointment to see a gynecologist. The specialist will clarify the presence of certain symptoms, visually inspect the patient, take a vaginal smear on the flora, and then be able to make a diagnosis. Using laboratory tests, you can determine the presence of a bacterial, viral, fungal infection, as well as assess the extent of its spread.

To clarify the diagnosis, many doctors advise to conduct an ultrasound of the pelvic organs, which makes it possible to exclude the presence of tumor processes. Mandatory blood count and urinalysis, cytology and / or colposcopy.

If in the process of diagnosis a cystic or other tumor formation is detected, then additional consultation of the surgeon and oncologist may be necessary. When venereal etiology changes the smell of discharge is recommended to consult not only with a venereologist, but also with an immunologist (immunotherapist). The same consultation is necessary if the discharge smells over a long period - for example, in chronic inflammatory processes of the genital organs, in cases of sluggish infections.

If a woman notices that the smell of discharge sharply changes after experiencing stress, then you should additionally visit an endocrinologist and a psychotherapist.

Medicines

When the discharge smells unnatural and unpleasant, treatment must be carried out without fail. He is appointed by the doctor, considering the root cause of such a symptom.

If the "culprit" of a bad smell is a microbial or fungal infection, then use drugs with antibacterial or anti-fungal action. Such drugs can be internal (oral) or local (vaginal suppositories, creams, gels, ointments, vaginal tablets, irrigation solutions, sprays, etc.).

Upon detection of tumor processes, cystic formations, their surgical removal can be shown. In this situation, the nature of the formation and its growth rate are of decisive importance.

When erosive processes using laser treatment, with further conservative recovery of the mucous membrane with the help of local preparations. In an ectopic pregnancy, the patient is shown the emergency help of a surgeon to remove the ovum.

	Dosage and administration	Adverse events	Special instructions
Epigen intimate spray	The average dose for intravaginal spraying is 1-2 injections. May be used intraurethrally by men for 1-2 injections. The course of treatment lasts an average of 5-10 days.	Rarely, in rare cases, spray allergy may occur.	Used for the treatment and prevention of viral gynecological pathologies (cytomegalovirus, papillomavirus, herpes virus, etc.). It is also used if the discharge smell due to weak local immunity.
Malavit	Usually dissolve 10 ml of the drug in 200 ml of water. The solution is used for washing the genitals, douching, wetting gauze tampons (they are administered for 3-4 hours). Therapeutic course Malavit is 7-10 procedures.	In rare cases - an allergic reaction.	Malavit has antipruritic, deodorizing, analgesic, anti-inflammatory effect. Does not cause the development of microbial resistance.
Vagilak	Intravaginal capsules are inserted into the vagina one by one at bedtime, for 10 consecutive days.	Rarely - local side symptoms in the form of redness and burning in the vagina.	Vagilak is used if the discharge smells as a result of imbalance of the vaginal microflora associated with bacterial, fungal pathology.
Metrochil (Metric)	The drug is taken with food. The dosage and duration of treatment is determined by the doctor individually.	Headache, irritability, weakness, upset stool, taste of metal in the mouth, pancreatitis, dark urine, allergies.	Metrogyl is prescribed for endometritis, inflammation of the ovaries, vagina and tubes, as well as for protozoal infections.
Lipstick succession	Use intravaginally, one suppository before bedtime. Treatment usually lasts 5 days.	Rarely - burning in the vagina, nausea, dizziness.	Livarol is used if the discharge smells due to fungal infections (candidiasis). Perhaps the prophylactic use of the drug on the background of antibiotic therapy.

The use of various intimate detergents and deodorants can "mask" the unpleasant smell of vaginal discharge, but only temporarily. The general problem of such funds will not solve. Only a full course of treatment will eliminate the cause of the trouble.

Vitamins

The need for vitamins in women varies according to age. Therefore, buying complex multivitamin preparations in pharmacies, it is necessary to specify for which age they are calculated.

For example, it is assumed that in the life of a 20-30-year-old woman, a large number of all kinds of disturbances and stresses occur, which directly affect the health of the reproductive system. A young woman in this period of life often gets married, she has children, which has a huge impact on the work of the sexual sphere. Ensure the constancy of the function of organs will help vitamin E and B vitamins. So, vitamin B ₆  normalizes the onset of menstruation, increases stress resistance, improves sleep. Nicotinic acid stabilizes cholesterol levels, improves heart function and the function of the autonomic nervous system. Vitamin A strengthens the musculoskeletal system and eyesight, and vitamin D makes menstruation less painful and improves the condition of the mucous membranes.

After 40 years, the female body especially needs vitamin D and calcium, which can counteract age-related changes in the body. Vitamin A at this stage strengthens blood vessels and prevents the development of gynecological diseases. Tocopherol is excellent as an antioxidant, which, moreover, improves the elasticity of tissues.

After 50 years, female hormonal activity declines, which can also affect the appearance of an unpleasant odor in the discharge. Multiple changes can be mitigated by taking extra vitamins D, F, K and ascorbic acid.

Alternative treatment

When the discharge smells, it is not enough to know the cause of this symptom. To eliminate it, it is necessary to apply an integrated approach, including all prescriptions of the doctor, vitamin therapy. In addition, you can use effective alternative recipes. Alternative treatment includes the use of infusions and tinctures, as well as therapeutic baths, washing away, douching, etc.

• A good tool for the normalization of the vaginal microflora is soda baths. To prepare the solution in 1 liter of water dissolve 1 tbsp. L baking soda and dripping 50 drops of iodine alcohol solution. The resulting liquid is poured into a bath filled with warm water. Take the procedure for about half an hour daily, before bedtime.
• The propolis bath has a good effect, but this procedure is more difficult to prepare. Propolis is poured with high-quality alcohol at a ratio of 1:10, kept in a semi-dark place for 5 days. Before taking a bath add to it the resulting infusion in the amount of 2 tbsp. L for every 5 liters of water. The procedure is repeated daily for 5-7 days.
• Dissolve 2 tbsp. L fresh flower honey in 500 ml of water, poured into a bath, add warm water. The duration of the procedure is 20 minutes, the frequency is daily for five days.
• Pour 2 tbsp. L rowan berries 500 ml of water, bring to a boil, boil on low heat for 20 minutes. Insist until cooling, add 2 tbsp. L honey and juice from two onions. Take the drug 100 ml three times a day before meals.
• Buy in a pharmacy or prepare their own tincture of propolis (pour 100 ml of alcohol 50 g of propolis, incubated for 10 days in a semi-dark place). Take the medicine daily in the morning for 1 tsp., Drinking 100 ml of milk.

When you smell the discharge, you can get rid of the unpleasant symptom and with the help of more complex recipes using herbs.

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Herbal medicine

• As a remedy for douching, herbs with a disinfectant effect are well suited - for example, chamomile color, sage, calendula, and St. John's wort. To prepare the solution pour 1 tbsp. L Any selected plant or mixture of them with 250 ml of hot water, infuse and filter several times. Douching is carried out with a sterile syringe using a warm solution, in the morning and at night.
• Prepare a herbal mixture of equal parts of yarrow, oak bark and sage. Pour 1 tbsp. L mixtures of 250 ml of hot water, insist 3-4 hours. Next, carefully filtered and used for washing and douching (morning and night).
• They take a tablespoon of an equivalent mixture of juniper berries, mother and stepmother leaves, horsetail shoots, eucalyptus leaves, wintergreen and yarrow. Pour a mixture of 250 ml of hot water, infuse until cool, well filtered. Syringe received infusion in the evenings, for 10-14 days in a row.
• Mix equal parts of the leaves of walnut, oats, oak bark, juniper fruits, chamomile flowers. Pour 3 tbsp. L mixture of 3 liters of water and boil on low heat for 15 minutes. The broth is cooled, filtered and used to take sedentary baths (sit for 20-30 minutes daily, at night).

Homeopathy

An important advantage of homeopathic medicines is their absolute safety, since they do not have any, even small, toxic effect on the body. Homeopathy is also used to treat such categories of patients who are contraindicated in certain medicines from the traditional list of medicines. Homeopathic medicines do not adversely affect the liver and other organs. They can be taken for a long time and without interruption. This is very important in the treatment of gynecological diseases, which use a comprehensive approach - for example, with such an unpleasant symptom, when vaginal discharge smells.

Homeopathy can help get rid of the bad smell of discharge, which is associated with diseases such as hormonal disruptions, menopause, impaired ovarian function, endometrial hyperplasia, genital infections, cysts and inflammatory processes in the ovaries, etc.

• Ginekohel is a complex remedy with a natural composition that can be used if the discharge smells due to infectious and inflammatory pathologies of the female genital tract. In addition, Ginekohel can be used with a broken monthly cycle, with infertility. The drug is taken 10 drops three times a day, pre-dissolved in half a glass of water. During the acute process, it is allowed to take the drug every quarter of an hour for 2 hours.
• Gormel is a complex drug that is often used in the treatment of gynecological problems associated with dysmenorrhea and endocrinopathy. If the discharge smell, it is recommended to take 10 drops of the drug three times a day with a small amount of water. The duration of treatment depends on the initial cause of the unpleasant symptom.
• Dismenem - a drug that prevents the appearance of foul-smelling discharge in violation of the menstrual cycle and during premenstrual syndrome. Adults and children from the age of 12 can take the drug, 1-2 tablets three times a day.
• Remens is one of the most common complex homeopathic medicines, the use of which is advisable for algomenorrhea, amenorrhea, pathological climax, and also as part of combined treatment for endometritis and adnexitis. Remens take 10 drops (or one tablet) three times a day.
• Klimaktoplan recommended for use if vaginal discharge smell due to hormonal changes that accompany menopausal syndrome. Usually they dissolve 1-2 tablets three times a day, 30 minutes before meals (or one hour after meals) in the mouth.