Why does it smell like fish between my legs?

Trimethylaminuria (TMAU) is an uncommon condition that causes an unpleasant, fishy smell. It's also called "fish odour syndrome". Sometimes it's caused by faulty genes that a person inherits from their parents, but this isn't always the case. There's currently no cure, but there are things that can help.

Why does down there smells like fish?

Fishy smells are associated with a type of vaginitis called bacterial vaginosis. Health care providers can prescribe medications to treat it.

How do you get rid of a smelly groin?

Do yeast infections smell fishy?

BV causes thin discharge with a fishy odor, while a yeast infection causes discharge that is thick and odorless.

What body part smells like fish?

Trimethylamine (TMA) is a chemical compound that smells like rotting fish. It's produced in the gut, often from certain dietary amines. This compound is often associated with atherosclerosis and severe cardiovascular disease. When a person's body is unable to break down TMA, trimethylaminuria can develop.

FISH ODOR SYNDROME (TRIMETHYLAMINURIA), Causes, Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment.

How do you get rid of fishy body odor?

Can others smell my discharge?

Yes. It's totally normal for healthy girls and women to have a unique odor. Many women become concerned that other people can detect the odor around their vulva and vagina. In reality, women are most sensitive to their own odor, and it's very unlikely that others who don't have intimate contact with them can smell it.

Why does my groin smell so much?

Apocrine glands open up into your hair follicles. Hair follicles are the tube-like structure that keeps your hair in your skin. You can find apocrine glands in your groin and armpits. These glands produce sweat that can smell when it comes in contact with bacteria on your skin.

Should I put deodorant on my groin?

Antiperspirants are considered the first line of treatment for excessive sweating and can be used nearly anywhere on the body where sweating is a problem. That's right, antiperspirants are not just for your underarms – you can use them on your hands, feet, face, back, chest, and even groin.

How do I stop my intimate area from smelling?

Is fish smell an STD?

Trichomoniasis. Trichomoniasis is an STI caused by a parasite spread through sexual contact that can cause a foul or fishy smelling odor.

Why am I always moist between my legs?

This is usually due to a high concentration of sweat glands and hair follicles in one place. The groin is an area of the body that behaves much like the armpits: It's hairy, warm, and full of sweat glands and bacteria. It's true that some people sweat more than others.

How do celebrities not sweat?

Yep, according to a reporter from InTouch Weekly who spilled the beans to Extra last night, lots of stars get their doctors to give them Botox injections, which reportedly paralyzes sweat glands, reducing and even temporarily halting underarm sweating.

What is the best deodorant for private parts?

Why do I smell worse than normal down there?

Bacterial vaginosis is one of the most common causes of a smelly vagina, affecting 15% to 50% of women of reproductive age. 'It's a condition where there's an imbalance in the vaginal flora,' Dr Rosén explains. 'The first symptom is often a fishy smell, which can progress to a frothy, grey or green-ish discharge.

What does it mean when you can smell yourself down there?

Vaginal odor can be caused by diet, sweating, menstruation, or pregnancy. It can sometimes also be caused by infections like bacterial vaginosis or trichomoniasis.

Does smelly discharge mean STD?

There could be an odd smell, too. These are all signs of an STD discharge. These changes can cause orange vaginal discharge, chunky yellow discharge, and other abnormal discharges. A change in how your discharge smells—such as having a foul odor—is another sign your abnormal discharge might be due to an STD.

Should I be able to smell my own discharge?

It's normal and healthy to have clear or white discharge (that may be slightly yellow when it dries) that has a certain smell, even a strong smell. Some days you may have more of it than others.

Can dehydration cause fishy odor?

Dehydration can also cause or aggravate the fishy smell in your urine. When you're dehydrated, there's less water to dilute the concentrations of chemicals. This will give your urine a stronger smell.

Can you teach yourself not to sweat?

You can manage heavy sweating in several ways, including getting used to being active, acclimating to a hot environment over time, wearing the right clothes, and using the right antiperspirants in the right places. If sweating is excessive and ongoing, you may want to talk with a healthcare provider for more options.

Is it physically possible to not sweat?

Some people aren't able to sweat typically because their sweat glands are no longer functioning properly. This condition is known as hypohidrosis, or anhidrosis. It can affect your entire body, a single area, or scattered areas. The inability to sweat can cause overheating.

Do celebrities not shower?

“Some celebrities do not want to wash their bodies every day with soap, as it strips natural oils from the skin. Some do not see it as necessary,” Dr. Elizabeth Mullans, a board-certified dermatologist at Uptown Dermatology, tells me.

Can you put deodorant between thighs?

Apply deodorant anywhere you tend to sweat: While some deodorant brands are meant only for armpits, most can be applied anywhere you sweat (like behind the knees or inner thighs). If you want to keep other areas of your body fresh and dry, check the label first to make sure your deodorant is safe to use anywhere.

Can you put deodorant around your vag?

Don't use deodorant

The area around your vaginal opening — the vulva — is made of very delicate and sensitive tissue. Antiperspirants and deodorants may work for your pits, but they can do more than a little damage below the belt.

Why is the inside of my thigh wet?

We have sweat glands located all over our bodies, and many of those sweat glands are found around our inner thighs. Perspiring or sweating is an entirely natural phenomenon. Sweat helps our body cool down when it's overheated. Although common, sweaty thighs can be uncomfortable and embarrassing.