i am 17 years old and have experienced yellow vaginal discharge since early childhood. The discharge often has a bad smell to it. I have been to the doctors on multiple occasions, and they have tested it for BV, but it always comes back negative. I have never had sexual intercourse. I have a sibling who has the same issue. please help me i am really sick of it and i am desperate for some help !!
Not a doctor or medical professional but I do have some nutrition background.
I also can’t speak as to why you have had the yellowish discharge since childhood. What I can tell you though that nutrition plays a role in body odors - breath, sweat, urine, bowel productions, and genital odors. That old saying “you are what you eat” may have something to it. Pineapple is a superfood for body odors. Bananas, citrus, and leafy veggies are good too. Too much dairy and meat aren’t great for odors. And drink lots of water. Do a little research on the link between diet and body odors. If you can’t seem to get rid of the discharge maybe you can influence the way it smells. Your doctor doesn’t seem concerned as to why it’s there so maybe you are one of those women who just have a lot of discharge.
Also, just a thought: sweat is odorless until it combines with bacteria. I don’t know if vaginal fluids are the same way. If you wash with an antibacterial soap (my derm recommended Dial) that might help too.
thanks for your advice 