What to do if you have a strong vaginal odor during pregnancy

Clinical studies have shown that most pregnant women often experience some abnormal symptoms, such as bad body odor, vaginal itching, slight pain in the lower abdomen, etc., which makes them very troubled. They don’t know whether these symptoms are normal and whether they will affect the fetus, so they are very worried.

What to do if there is odor in the lower body during pregnancy?

If you have peculiar smell in your lower body during pregnancy, you may have vulvitis and vaginitis. It is recommended to take anti-inflammatory drugs such as ofloxacin and cefixime, use potassium permanganate solution for local sitz bath, and apply erythromycin or Bactroban ointment after cleaning. If necessary, go to a regular hospital for a gynecological secretion examination, and treat the symptoms after clarifying the type of vaginitis.

During this period, pregnant women should pay attention to their work and rest schedule, personal hygiene, and keep their vulva clean and dry. Avoid scratching, washing with hot water, and using soap. Underwear should be breathable and loose, and avoid alcohol and spicy or allergic foods.

The odor in the lower body during pregnancy is mostly caused by bacterial infection

During pregnancy, the urinary system is disordered and some vaginal infections are prone to occur. If you do not pay attention to hygiene, it can easily lead to gynecological inflammation. Generally speaking, the symptoms of gynecological inflammation are vulvar itching, increased vaginal discharge, color changes, contact bleeding, lower abdominal pain, lower body odor, etc. If you find any abnormalities, you should seek medical attention in time and ask a professional doctor to do standardized treatment.

The structure of female genitals is divided into the vulva, genitals and vagina. When cleaning, it usually refers to cleaning the vulva and genitals. The genitals have their own self-cleaning system. Under normal circumstances, under the action of vaginal lactobacilli, the glycogen rich in vaginal epithelial cells can be decomposed into lactic acid to maintain the normal acidic environment of the vagina, so that pathogens that adapt to the weak alkaline environment are inhibited.

On the other hand, under the influence of estrogen, vaginal epithelial cells continue to metabolize, proliferate and thicken, increasing resistance to pathogens. The tight structure of the genitals and vagina can also effectively block the invasion of bacteria. Cleaning the genitals is because there is urine and feces residue on the genital skin, so it is still necessary to clean and decontaminate frequently, but in moderation. Excessive cleaning will damage the protective film on the surface of the genital skin and destroy the self-cleaning system. Some can also make the genitals dry and uncomfortable, and even itchy.