Is it normal to have a fishy smell during ovulation?

Vaginal secretions are a normal metabolic substance of women. Generally, abnormal vaginal discharge also indicates some gynecological diseases. The abnormal phenomena of vaginal discharge mainly include color, taste, quantity, quality and other aspects. Once any abnormality occurs, it is best to go to the hospital for examination. So, what is the reason for the odor of vaginal discharge during ovulation?

What is the cause of the odor of leucorrhea during ovulation?

Normal leucorrhea is milky white, or colorless and completely transparent with no odor. During puberty, vaginal secretions are affected by female hormones and undergo regular changes, sometimes more and sometimes less. During ovulation, the leucorrhea is transparent and abundant, while at other times the amount is less. If the vaginal discharge has a strange smell, a foul odor, or is brown or millet soup-like, it may be caused by gynecological inflammation. It is recommended to go to the hospital for a physical examination as soon as possible.

Vaginal discharge generally has the following odors:

1. Fishy smell: Some cases of vaginitis are caused by Haemophilus influenzae in the vagina, and the vaginal secretions have a unique fishy smell. In addition, it is accompanied by symptoms such as vaginal burning, pain, itching, and vulva moisture.

2. Fishy odor: In some cases of vaginitis caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection, Candida infection or intravaginal Haemophilus infection, vaginal discharge is often accompanied by a fishy odor.

3. Foul smell: If the vaginal discharge has a foul smell, it is often caused by a serious infection or tumor in the reproductive system. Such as malignant tumors of the reproductive system, relatively severe endometritis, and moderate to severe cervical erosion. Especially for middle-aged women, if there is a foul-smelling vaginal discharge and the color is bright red, it is often a sign of malignant tumor.

If the vaginal discharge has a strange smell or is bloody, etc., the basic information of the abnormal vaginal discharge is: Many women do not follow the doctor's instructions within half a month after abortion and have sex, which often causes cervical erosion, the main manifestations of which are pus-like vaginal discharge and sour vaginal discharge. Therefore, it is best to go to the hospital for examination to see what the cause is, and then treat it to avoid aggravating the condition and causing greater harm.