My friend always smells like fish (in her area)?!


Question: My friend always smells like fish (in her area)?
like i can smell it just standing next to her. shes so pretty and nice and guys like her. and shes planning to hang out with her new "guyfriend" this weekend. and i don want her to get embarrassed... she hasnt always smelled lol its just been this month... what do i do!

Answers:

It's nice that you care for your friend and don't want her to be embarrassed but chances are if you can smell her, she is aware of it as well. If I was in your position I wouldn't say anything unless she came to me first.

If she does come to you or hint that something is going on you should tell her that a fishy scent is often attributed to the most common vaginal infection, which is Bacterial Vaginosis (BV). All it is, is an imbalance of the natural bacteria in the vagina. Most women have had it, some without knowing, or will have it in their lifetime. She can go see her doctor to get medication to balance the bacteria out but in many cases BV will clear up on it's own.

She, or any other female, should not douche to rid herself of an infection or smell. This almost always makes the infection worse or causes a new infection, like BV, to occur. Douching completely throws off the natural flora and pH of the vagina. Using sprays or baby powders could also make BV worse. The quickest way is to see a doctor for medication.

Unless she is sexually active, there isn't much chance it's any other kind of infection (like Trichomoniasis, that is sexually transmitted). The fishy smelling description points almost directly to BV.



tell her, & maybe she just needs to wash better, & shave, there is also this stuff called vagisil it helps with odor.

& just think if it was you, would you want your friend to tell you, or would you want every guy and girl at your school to call you stinky, just something to think about, be a true friend,



If you two are really close you should definately tell her. It will hurt her feelings but just explain that you care a lot about what people think about her and you are only being a good friend, and then maybe suggest things she can do to fix it... maybe try 'Summers Eve", or baby powder in the underwear, showering better/more often, body sprays...etc. If it only happend this month it could be a result of her period...



I had that embarrassing problem when I was young. I didn't realise it either until someone told me. I found after seeing the doctor it was a yeast infection. She may need to see a doctor. Vaginal odor can also be from std's.



She has contracted an STD called "trick" for slang, but the actual name is trichomoniasis. It is easy to treat but until then she will smell of fish.



If u are really her friend, tell her.
I rather be told than be embarrassed.



A shower usually does the trick!



You seem like a good friend for caring about her that much. I usually just let my friends look stupid.

Just tell her. Whats the worst that could happen?



she needs a shower from down under and start eating a lot more fruit.



YOU lick it out....
you're her friend right?




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