Why does menstrual blood smell fishy?

Menstruation is a normal physiological phenomenon for women. At this time, women’s immunity is poor and they may develop symptoms. The menstrual blood situation of each woman is different, but it generally has a fixed shape and smell. If the menstrual blood has a fishy smell, you must be worried that there is a problem with your menstruation. So, why does menstrual blood have a fishy smell? Let’s take a look below.

Using a sanitary napkin for too long

Some women may be more thrifty or "lazy" and change their sanitary napkins less frequently. Moreover, due to sedentary work, they may forget to change their sanitary napkins in time. However, if a sanitary napkin is not changed for a long time, the private parts will become very stuffy and easily produce a fishy smell. Sanitary napkins are not very breathable. If they are not replaced in time, excessive menstrual blood will ferment and form an unpleasant odor. Especially in the hot summer, this fishy smell will be more obvious.

Recommendation: A sanitary napkin should be replaced with a new one after being used for about 2-3 hours, especially in the first two or three days of menstruation when the amount of menstrual blood is generally heavier. Develop the habit of changing sanitary napkins frequently so that the private parts can be ventilated and will not be kept tightly closed all the time. It is also not easy to breed bacteria and cause infection. It can prevent itching, inflammation or a series of gynecological diseases to a large extent.

Regular use of scented sanitary napkins

Perhaps it is because they are worried about having a bad body odor that many women choose scented sanitary napkins. However, they may not know that a lot of chemical additives and some flavors are added during the production process of scented sanitary napkins. The private parts are very fragile and sensitive. Using such sanitary napkins may react with menstrual blood and produce other harmful substances. The combination of multiple smells, it is not surprising that there is a fishy smell. If the fishy smell is very strong, you should be more alert to gynecological diseases. The uterus will also be damaged. In severe cases, it may affect future fertility, so it is best not to be careless.

Wear tight pants

Women are born with a love of beauty. Wearing tight pants can show off their good figure, making them more charming and more confident. However, it is not recommended for women to wear tight pants during menstruation. If you wear tight pants during menstruation, the breathability of private parts will be worse. If you use sanitary napkins, it will only become more humid. Menstrual blood will easily ferment and produce an unpleasant fishy smell. It is recommended to wear loose and comfortable cotton pants and underwear during menstruation. They are more breathable and help keep private parts dry, preventing acid-base imbalance caused by moisture.