Can PCOS cause fishy smell?

Symptoms: there are no noticeable symptoms in around half of women with the condition, and there is usually no vaginal soreness or itching. Symptoms may include a greyish-white, thin and watery vaginal discharge with a strong fishy smell, especially after sex.

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Does PCOS cause an odor?

Typical symptoms include irregular menstruation associated with symptoms of increased male hormone, included but not limited to problems with acne, increased facial hair growth, hair loss from the scalp, or abnormal body odor.

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Can PCOS cause BV?

Conclusion: Yes, Hormone Imbalance Can Indirectly Cause BV

vaginalis in the vagina.

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Why do I have a fishy smell?

Trimethylaminuria (TMAU) is an uncommon condition that causes an unpleasant, fishy smell. It's also called "fish odour syndrome". Sometimes it's caused by faulty genes that a person inherits from their parents, but this isn't always the case. There's currently no cure, but there are things that can help.

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Can PCOS cause abnormal discharge?

Hormonal imbalances related to stress, diet, or underlying medical conditions can cause heavier vaginal discharge. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), for example, refers to a set of symptoms that occur as a result of hormonal imbalances.

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What Causes Chronic "Fishy" Body Odor? -- The Doctors

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What Colour is PCOS discharge?

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

PCOS is a hormonal imbalance. It may cause a brown discharge from irregular, light bleeding.

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What are the signs of bad PCOS?

What are the symptoms of PCOS?
  • Missed periods, irregular periods, or very light periods.
  • Ovaries that are large or have many cysts.
  • Excess body hair, including the chest, stomach, and back (hirsutism)
  • Weight gain, especially around the belly (abdomen)
  • Acne or oily skin.
  • Male-pattern baldness or thinning hair.
  • Infertility.

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How do you get rid of fishy body odor?

Healthcare providers may recommend using low-pH (acidic) soaps and lotions to reduce odor. They may also suggest ways you can avoid sweating, like changing your exercise routine.

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Why do I smell fishy when I'm ovulating?

Menstrual cycle. Sometimes, a fishy vaginal odor crops up just before the start of your period, due to changing bacteria and acidity levels. During menstruation, the blood (which has an elevated pH) and uterine lining mix with vaginal microflora, subtly altering the smell.

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Can hormonal imbalance cause smelly discharge?

Increased blood flow to your vagina and changing levels of pregnancy hormones, like estrogen, progesterone and prolactin can affect your pH level and cause new smells.

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What bacteria is associated with PCOS?

Bacteroides, as a kind of pro-inflammatory bacteria, is reported be associated with promoting the insulin resistance (36), hormonal disturbance, and inflammation in PCOS women.

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What does a PCOS belly look like?

PCOS belly refers to the abdominal fat causing an increased waist-to-hip ratio, PCOS Belly will look like an apple-shaped belly rather than a pear-shaped belly. One of the most common symptoms of PCOS is weight gain, particularly around the abdominal area.

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Why can I smell my discharge so much?

The time to worry about your discharge is if it starts to have a bad, fishy kind of odor, or if the color or texture changes a lot. Yellow or green discharge can be a sign of an infection, like an STD or bacterial vaginosis, and very thick white discharge could mean you have a yeast infection.

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Why does my discharge smell but not bad?

No shocker here: It's likely due to a yeast issue. “It's a yeasty smell,” says Dr. Streicher. “It's not leave-the-room bad, but it has a characteristic scent.” The pH of your vagina doesn't actually change when you have a yeast issue—it's just that yeast has an odor.

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Why can I smell my groin?

Apocrine glands open up into your hair follicles. Hair follicles are the tube-like structure that keeps your hair in your skin. You can find apocrine glands in your groin and armpits. These glands produce sweat that can smell when it comes in contact with bacteria on your skin.

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What does BV smell like?

Bacterial vaginitis (BV) can produce a fishy odor that is also accompanied by increased vaginal discharge, irritation, burning and sometimes itching. It is caused by an overgrowth of anaerobic bacteria that disrupts the balance of healthy bacteria that live within the vagina.

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Why does it smell down there even after a shower?

'The vagina has a natural bacterial flora that's there to keep a good balance,' explains Dr Rosén. It's because of this natural bacteria that the cervical mucus in the vagina always has a smell. You may also experience changes throughout your menstrual cycle as the pH balance in your vagina changes.

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Why do I smell down there not fishy?

If your odor is not fishy or yeasty and you have no uncomfortable symptoms (discharge, itch or irritation), your vaginal odor is most likely to be normal. All women have some natural vaginal odor. This scent will vary by person and may be described as fleshy or musky.

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What autoimmune disease causes body odor?

Trimethylaminuria is a disorder in which the body is unable to break down trimethylamine, a chemical compound that has a pungent odor. Trimethylamine has been described as smelling like rotten or decaying fish.

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What will happen if PCOS is not treated?

Unmanaged PCOS can impact short and long term health. It's associated with type 2 diabetes, infertility, cardiovascular disease, obesity, sleep apnea (disrupted breathing in sleep), non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and depression (9-11). Early diagnosis and treatment can help reduce these risks significantly.

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When does PCOS become serious?

Women with PCOS can develop serious health problems, especially if they are overweight: Diabetes—more than half of women with PCOS develop type 2 diabetes by age 40.

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Which 2 3 signs or symptoms are required for a diagnosis of PCOS?

Diagnosis criteria
  • you have irregular periods or infrequent periods – this indicates that your ovaries do not regularly release eggs (ovulate)
  • blood tests showing you have high levels of "male hormones", such as testosterone (or sometimes just the signs of excess male hormones, even if the blood test is normal)

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