Is vaginal odor caused by UTI?
UTI is caused by bacteria, which is also a reason for vaginal odor. Thus, a UTI can very well be the reason why your vagina may have a certain odor.
One way to recognize whether or not your vaginal odor is caused by UTI is to identify the smell itself. If your vagina smells like fish, also due to your urine smelling the same, it’s because of the UTI. Other indications include symptoms of UTI, such as a burning sensation while peeing, mild pain, etc.
How to get rid of the vaginal odor caused by UTI?
Let’s begin with what you should not do at all. Do not spray deodorants down there. Avoid using vaginal sprays too. Your pubic area is already very sensitive, and the sensitivity increases when you have UTI. Deodorants and sprays will only aggravate the issue and make it even worse. Also, avoid using scented feminine products.
However, what you can do to get rid of the UTI and resultant vaginal odour is listed below:
- Wash your vagina regularly
- Drink lots of fluids
- Make sure to pee before and after having sex
- Make frequent trips to the bathroom
- Cranberry juice, the sugar-free version, is known to prevent UTIs
- In case you are diabetic, keep your sugar levels in control
- Avoid using hot baths or hot tubs
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