managing that Fishy smell during sex

Babe,what's that smell? Is there a rotten fish somewhere?

On health corner today we would be discussing how to deal with fishy smell emanating from the vagina during sex.

 Fishy smell after coitus is not a singular diagnostic factor but when someone has such complains what comes to mind is bacterial vaginosis.

  Bacterial vaginosis is an infection of the vagina caused by bacteria. Normally there are alot of good bacteria and some bad bacteria in the vagina. The good bacteria help to limit the quantity and hence effect of the bad bacteria. when there is an upset in the balance and the good bacteria is reduced in number, bacterial vaginosis can result.

  Although bacterial vaginosis is not considered as a sexually transmitted disease, sexual activity has been linked to its development.  Evidence that doesn't support an exclusive sexually transmitted role is its occurrence in virginal females.

 The following are the symptoms and signs of bacterial vaginosis

 -Vaginal odour,fishy odour after sexual intercourse or sometimes during menstruation
 -  Increased vaginal discharge,which is thin and homogenous
 -Vulvar irritation
 - Dysuria which could be urgency or frequency in urination
 -Dyspareunia which is pain during sexual intercourse

 There are risk factors which could increase the chances of developing bacteria vaginosis and they include;
- Recent antibiotic use
 -Douching
 -Tub and bubble bath
 -Wearing an intrauterine device
 -Having a new sexual partner
 -Having numerous sexual partners

Diagnosis and management of bacterial vaginosis
 When the symptoms above a noted present to a gynecologist for proper evaluation, to ensure that the necessary laboratory tests are done because there are other conditions that present with vaginal discharge.
 Though some bacterial vaginosis resolve after a few days without drug treatments the mainstay of treatment is with the use of antibiotics

 Complications of untreated /long standing bacterial vaginosis include the following :
-Endometritis
-Salpingitis
-Pelvic inflammatory diseases
-Even in pregnancy it can result in premature rupture of membranes, post partum Endometritis and a host of other. complications.

Though the causative organisms can be present in the urethra of the males, they are generally asymptomatic and they can serve as a source of re infection .

You can reduce your chances as of acquiring the above mentioned by 
1)avoid Douching,the vagina has a natural cleansing mechanism. Do you think all women before the era of Douching were roaming the streets with smelly vaginas?
2)stop using liquid soap while washing the vagina
3)if you most use soap, make use of hypoallergenic soap.
4)indiscriminate use of antibiotics will depress your immune system and the ability to fight mild infections. It will also deplete the amount of good bacteria in your vagina. Always follow your doctors' orders. 
5)practice safe sex,when you can be faithful use a condom. condoms are cheap and accessible. Don't be shy it's your life we are talking about.

    see your doctor, self medication may cause you more harm than good.

 I hope this write up helps a few,if you have any questions feel free to drop it in the comment section. You can come under anonymous if you so wish..