If you want to know how to get rid of BV, then everyone is familiar with the embarrassment and pain that fishy odors and itchiness can cause. The fact is, most women don’t understand the cause of this problem and often end up using the wrong things to try to treat it.
A “fishy” odor, which is usually worse after intercourse, is a tell-tale sign of BV (bacterial vaginosis). BV is NOT an STD, but simply an imbalance of “good” bacteria and “bad” bacteria that are naturally found in the vagina. Often the most recommended BV treatment is with antibiotics. However, with BV being the MOST common infection in women of childbearing age, it’s easy to find forums and discussion boards that will quickly show you that antibiotics are only a short-term solution to a major bacterial imbalance problem.
Another common treatment is douching, which is VERY bad. Please do not do this. The normal acidity of the vagina keeps the amount of bacteria low and douching can change this delicate balance. This can make a woman more prone to vaginal infections. Also, douching can spread existing vaginal infections to the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries.
There are also douches that you can use and feminine powders as well. Is it just the outside or the inside? If the smell is coming from outside, you can use simple home remedies such as bathing with dettol or a lime on your cloth. Also, washing too much, even with ordinary soap, can lead to an infection. I know it might sound counterintuitive at first, but there are normal levels of bacteria that live in the vagina all the time, and if you wash too much it upsets this natural balance.