WOMEN SECRET HEALTH - Home Remedies to Get Rid of Vaginal Odor Naturally

BY A R ON JUNE 24, 2011

The vagina emits an odor. In fact, even the cleanest of vaginas could still emit a very discrete smell. This is just natural. It is best to distinguish what is normal and what is not. As long as the scent is not pungent and fishy, there is no cause for concern. Excessive washing can actually cause imbalance of the normal flora that could lead to infections! Still, understand the vagina and finding remedies to control the odor can do a lot for a woman’s peace of mind and healthy hygiene.

What Causes Vaginal Order

Aside from the normal odor that is emitted by the vagina, the following are some of the possible causes for the odor:

• Possible incoming menstruation.
  Also, while menstruating and a few days after, the vagina may smell of blood and have a pungent odor.

• Poor personal hygiene.

• Overly clean vagina. Most women believe that cleaning the vagina with soap/vaginal wash and water every few hours will ensure that the odor is eliminated. Well, this can have good short term benefits but this could actually do more harm than good. The vagina, like the stomach, has its own normal flora. Imbalance of this normal flora due to excessive washing could cause a surge of certain strains that can then cause a host of problems, including bad odor.

• Yeast infection.

• Vaginal sweating and trapped moisture – something experienced when wearing very tight underwear and pants.

• Sexually transmitted infections.

Get Rid of Vaginal Odor Naturally

• Avoid douching unless really necessary.

• Change sanitary pads or tampons frequently.

• Avoid wearing tight pants/shorts and underwear.

• Use cotton underwear as air can pass through them, allowing for better circulation and less sweating.

• Stay clean but not overly clean.

• Urination after having sexual intercourse could also help wash out possible bacteria that cling on the pubis.

• It is also a good idea to try any of the following home remedies to get rid of vaginal odor.

Home Remedies for Vaginal Odor

• Tea tree oil.

• Unsweetened yogurt with live Acidophilus cultures.

• Apple cider vinegar may be diluted and used to wash the affected area. However, this should not be done often.

It is important to remember that knowing the cause of the odor will help directly address the problem. For instance, if the odor is caused by yeast infection, avoiding food with yeasts and using the appropriate medications can hasten the healing process.

Source: http://www.simple-remedies.com/