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What Causes Creamy White Discharge With Bad Smell After Inserting IUD?

Hello. I am 22 and I have had a copper for almost 2 years now. My periods are not longer than they used too... But ever since I ve gotten my IUD, I ve been having at least once a month a creamy white discharge that last a few days and it kind of smells like cheese (sorry, gross I know). What is weird is that when I have sex, the smell and the discharge go away. My gynecologist prescribed me Flagyl twice but a few days after the end of the treatment, it would come back. I went to a lab and they said that I had some clue cells, no yeast, a lot of Gardnerella vaginalis and a lot of Doderlein bacills. I ve been taking probiotics every months for 7 months. It helped until one month ago. The smell would come and go every day. I started prevegyn yesterday after it started smelling again. Also, my vulva doesn t smell at all. The smell stays inside with those creamy white leuccorhea that are not coming out. Today was better but tonight it is starting again. Usually, it starts around ovulation but I also have a very strong fool smell during my periods. I m gonna call another gynecologist tomorrow. I ve had a few yeast infections in my life and it is nothing like that : it doesn t itch, it s not swollen or anything. I m really starting to feel unhappy about that. I keep thinking about it every night trying to figure out a way to make this stop. I cry a lot. I don t feel confident at all and I ve been going around this internet for six months trying to find something but no one seems to have this problem. I don t want a hormonal contraceptive so the IUD seemed to be the best fit. But I m starting to wondering if this is linked.
Wed, 20 Jul 2022
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Hello,

You are suffering from creamy white discharge with bad smell after IUD insertion. People with IUD insertion are more prone to infection. A fishy vaginal smell is an indicator of an infection in the genitals. Take care of your hygiene. Poor hygiene, excessive sweating , certain foods can cause a bad smelling vagina. Other causes of abnormal vaginal odor are vaginitis, retained or forgotten tampon left in place for several days, sexually transmitted diseases, trichomoniasis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, etc.

Taking a bath with apple cider vinegar can help fight off the toxins and bacteria that cause bad vaginal odor. Taking adequate amount of water mixed with one or two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar daily and taking adequate fluids help to flush out toxins. To eliminate vaginal odor, take food rich in antioxidants like vegetables, bananas, blueberries, spinach and oranges. Drink more water to help remove vaginal odor.

Take a course of metronidazole orally to control infection. Get STD tests done to stay on the safer side. If STD tests come positive you will be treated with antibiotics or antivirals. Stay away from addictions if any for the best efficacy of the medicines. Avoid any type of sexual activity for a couple of days.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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What Causes Creamy White Discharge With Bad Smell After Inserting IUD?

Hello, You are suffering from creamy white discharge with bad smell after IUD insertion. People with IUD insertion are more prone to infection. A fishy vaginal smell is an indicator of an infection in the genitals. Take care of your hygiene. Poor hygiene, excessive sweating , certain foods can cause a bad smelling vagina. Other causes of abnormal vaginal odor are vaginitis, retained or forgotten tampon left in place for several days, sexually transmitted diseases, trichomoniasis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, etc. Taking a bath with apple cider vinegar can help fight off the toxins and bacteria that cause bad vaginal odor. Taking adequate amount of water mixed with one or two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar daily and taking adequate fluids help to flush out toxins. To eliminate vaginal odor, take food rich in antioxidants like vegetables, bananas, blueberries, spinach and oranges. Drink more water to help remove vaginal odor. Take a course of metronidazole orally to control infection. Get STD tests done to stay on the safer side. If STD tests come positive you will be treated with antibiotics or antivirals. Stay away from addictions if any for the best efficacy of the medicines. Avoid any type of sexual activity for a couple of days. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician