&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;6415&quot; data-end=&quot;6468&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Treatment: How Vaginal Odour is Managed Clinically&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p data-start=&quot;6470&quot; data-end=&quot;6567&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Treatment depends on the cause; the odour usually improves once the underlying issue is treated.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;6569&quot; data-end=&quot;6591&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If BV is confirmed&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;6592&quot; data-end=&quot;6820&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Doctors may prescribe antibiotics (oral or vaginal), commonly used options (the choice depends on your situation, allergies, pregnancy status, recurrence pattern, and clinical judgement).&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;6822&quot; data-end=&quot;6856&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If trichomoniasis is confirmed&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;6857&quot; data-end=&quot;6987&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Treatment is typically with specific prescription medication, and&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;6923&quot; data-end=&quot;6944&quot;&gt;partner treatment&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;may be recommended to prevent reinfection.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;6989&quot; data-end=&quot;7012&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If yeast is present&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;7013&quot; data-end=&quot;7163&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Antifungal treatment may be used, but this is why testing matters: treating yeast when it&amp;rsquo;s actually BV (or something else) can worsen the imbalance.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;7165&quot; data-end=&quot;7218&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If there&amp;rsquo;s inflammation or non-standard vaginitis&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;7219&quot; data-end=&quot;7290&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Management may differ and may involve tailored prescription treatments.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;7292&quot; data-end=&quot;7340&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If there&amp;rsquo;s a retained tampon or foreign body&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;7341&quot; data-end=&quot;7459&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Removal usually leads to rapid improvement, sometimes with additional treatment if irritation or infection is present.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;7341&quot; data-end=&quot;7459&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;7466&quot; data-end=&quot;7496&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What You Should Avoid Doing&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p data-start=&quot;7498&quot; data-end=&quot;7531&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;These commonly make things worse:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li data-start=&quot;7535&quot; data-end=&quot;7590&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Douching (disrupts pH and pushes bacteria deeper)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;7593&quot; data-end=&quot;7650&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Scented washes / feminine sprays / fragranced wipes&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;7653&quot; data-end=&quot;7700&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Harsh antiseptics in or around the vagina&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;7703&quot; data-end=&quot;7752&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Repeated OTC self-treatment without testing&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;7755&quot; data-end=&quot;7812&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Overwashing the vulva (a gentle rinse is usually enough)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;7814&quot; data-end=&quot;7937&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;If you want to clean, stick to warm water and a mild, unscented cleanser on the vulva only (not inside the vagina).&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;7814&quot; data-end=&quot;7937&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;7944&quot; data-end=&quot;7991&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Prevention Tips (Practical, Non-judgemental)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;7995&quot; data-end=&quot;8078&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Wear breathable cotton underwear and avoid staying in sweaty clothes too long&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;8081&quot; data-end=&quot;8135&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Avoid tight, non-breathable bottoms for long periods&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;8138&quot; data-end=&quot;8223&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Use condoms if you&amp;rsquo;re at risk of STDs and for reducing pH disruption from semen&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;8226&quot; data-end=&quot;8269&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Choose unscented lubricants if needed&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;8272&quot; data-end=&quot;8286&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Don&amp;rsquo;t douche&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;8289&quot; data-end=&quot;8396&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Consider a check-up if symptoms recur frequently (recurrence often needs a plan, not just repeat treatment)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;8835&quot; data-end=&quot;9062&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Speak to Our Doctor Today&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p data-start=&quot;8835&quot; data-end=&quot;9062&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;If you&amp;rsquo;re experiencing persistent vaginal odour, especially with discharge, itching, burning, or irritation, a quick consultation and simple vaginal swab test can usually identify the cause and guide targeted treatment.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;9064&quot; data-end=&quot;9168&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://clinic.platomedical.com/book/cHVsc2VtZWRpY2FsY2VudGVy/40f9ab35882141a39f24b1ba2e50a28c/xjakhNz&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Book a women&amp;rsquo;s health consult&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;to get clarity and the right treatment plan (without trial and error).&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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