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What causes a rotten smell and itching in the vagina?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

For the last ten days, I have been feeling a rotten-like smell in my vagina with little itching. Why?

Please help.

Answered by Dr. Ali Osman

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ali Osman is a dedicated obstetrics and gynecology specialist committed to providing compassionate and comprehensive care for women at every stage of life. He has experience in managing a wide range of women’s health concerns, including pregnancy care, menstrual disorders, reproductive health, and gynecological conditions. Dr. Osman focuses on patient education, preventive care, and personalized treatment plans to ensure the best possible outcomes. Known for his supportive and professional approach, he strives to create a comfortable environment where patients feel heard, respected, and confident in their healthcare journey.      

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

Well, I am concerned about your worries. I would like to ask you more about the complaint.

  1. Is there any complaint of vaginal discharge? If yes, tell me the details of the discharge.

  2. What was the color of the discharge?

  3. What was the consistency of the discharge?

  4. Was there any smell or itching associated with it?

  5. Was there any relation with the menstruation?

As you have a past history of diabetes, this means your immunity is weak due to diabetes. So they usually get recurrent vaginal discharge caused by a fungal infection, which is white in color, flaky, thick inconsistency associated with smell and itching.

As the problem is recurrent, I will advise you to take this treatment:

  1. Tablet Fluconazole 150 mg oral three doses in a gap of 72 hours means you will take only three tablets. Zero dose (first dose), then second dose after 72 hours, and the last dose, after 72 hours.

  2. Tablet Clotrimazole 100 mg vaginal tablet once at night per vaginal for eight days.

I hope that after taking this treatment, your symptoms will disappear. Do not worry. You will feel better because it is a fungal infection associated with low immunity due to diabetes.

I hope this information helps you.

Revert in case of queries.

Regards.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thanks for the reply.

No, there is not any kind of discharge, just a strong smell and itching. About medication, I have a query, I have to take the medicine only three times after 72 hours, and then I have to start another vaginal tablet of Clotrimazole?

Please help.

Answered by Dr. Ali Osman

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ali Osman is a dedicated obstetrics and gynecology specialist committed to providing compassionate and comprehensive care for women at every stage of life. He has experience in managing a wide range of women’s health concerns, including pregnancy care, menstrual disorders, reproductive health, and gynecological conditions. Dr. Osman focuses on patient education, preventive care, and personalized treatment plans to ensure the best possible outcomes. Known for his supportive and professional approach, he strives to create a comfortable environment where patients feel heard, respected, and confident in their healthcare journey.      

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

You can take a tablet of Fluconazole 150 mg for three times in a gap of 72 hours, and then you can start a vaginal tablet of Clotrimazole 100 mg per vaginal at night for eight days.

I hope this information helps you.

Revert in case of queries.

Regards.

Answered by Dr. Ali Osman
Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At September 22, 2024
Reviewed At September 24, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ali Osman is a dedicated obstetrics and gynecology specialist committed to providing compassionate and comprehensive care for women at every stage of life. He has experience in managing a wide range of women’s health concerns, including pregnancy care, menstrual disorders, reproductive health, and gynecological conditions. Dr. Osman focuses on patient education, preventive care, and personalized treatment plans to ensure the best possible outcomes. Known for his supportive and professional approach, he strives to create a comfortable environment where patients feel heard, respected, and confident in their healthcare journey.      

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ali Osman is a dedicated obstetrics and gynecology specialist committed to providing compassionate and comprehensive care for women at every stage of life. He has experience in managing a wide range of women’s health concerns, including pregnancy care, menstrual disorders, reproductive health, and gynecological conditions. Dr. Osman focuses on patient education, preventive care, and personalized treatment plans to ensure the best possible outcomes. Known for his supportive and professional approach, he strives to create a comfortable environment where patients feel heard, respected, and confident in their healthcare journey.      

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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