Why does my discharge smell like onions?

Food. As you might expect, eating a lot of onion or garlic can cause your vaginal discharge and urine to take on a strong onion or garlic scent. Asparagus can also cause your urine to take on a strong scent, which could be mistaken for vaginal odor.

What does it mean when you smell like onions?

A dry mouth allows bacteria to thrive. Bacteria that live in the mouth can make compounds that have sulfur. These compounds are especially stinky. They can smell like rotten eggs or onion, for example.

How do I stop smelling like onions?

Toothpaste and mouthwash can eliminate the sulfuric chemical compounds in onions that leave a lingering smell. Rub your hands together with toothpaste and mouthwash under running water for around thirty seconds.

Why do I taste like onions down there?

Women do not produce the same fatty acid, and their sweat is high in a sulfur compound that when exposed to bacteria, turns into a substance that can smell like onions. The odor that some women have in the genital area arises from bacteria in the vagina, which releases fishy-smelling amines.

Why does my vaginal discharge smell?

The most common causes of unpleasant vaginal odor are: Bacterial vaginosis (BV): An infection that's caused by an imbalance in your vagina's flora. BV is responsible for the fishy smell most commonly associated with unpleasant vaginal odors. The fishy smell may be especially strong after sex.

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What bacteria makes you smell like onions?

Bacteria Love Polyester In A Special Way. When the bacteria break down the sweat they form products called thioalcohols, which have scents comparable to sulfur, onions or meat. "They're very very pungent," says Bawdon.

What are the smells of BV?

Bacterial vaginitis (BV) can produce a fishy odor that is also accompanied by increased vaginal discharge, irritation, burning and sometimes itching. It is caused by an overgrowth of anaerobic bacteria that disrupts the balance of healthy bacteria that live within the vagina.

Can other people 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.

What does a UTI smell like?

Cystitis refers to inflammation of the bladder. It's often caused by a bacterial infection, such as a UTI. The bacteria from the infection can result in a strong fish smell in the urine.

Does chlamydia have a smell?

You may not notice any symptoms. But if you do have symptoms, you might notice: • An unusual discharge, with a strong smell, from your vagina.

How do I get rid of the odor down there?

Can I stop my discharge from smelling?

Practice good hygiene by washing your vaginal area with warm water and nonirritating soap. Avoid foods that might increase the odor. Wipe front to back after urinating or making a bowel movement to prevent spreading bacteria from your anus to your vagina. Use condoms during sex to prevent the spread of STIs.

What infection smells like onions?

Trichomoniasis

Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can cause an unpleasant-smelling discharge.

What toxin smells like onions?

Acrylonitrile vapor is heavier than air. It has a pungent odor of onion or garlic that does not provide adequate warning of hazardous levels. Acrylonitrile is poisonous by inhalation, ingestion or skin contact.

What is the smell of staphylococcus?

Staphylococcus aureus smells like decomposition while S. epidermis smells like old sweat. The trick to olfactory identification lies in the byproducts of growth. Many chemicals are volatile and can be picked up by a trained nose.

What does Streptococcus smell like?

Streptococcus anginosus may be beta-hemolytic or nonhemolytic. The small colonies often give off a distinct odor of butterscotch or caramel.

What does E coli smell like?

You may suspect that your problem with your water is caused by E. coli, if you notice one or more of these warning signs: The water has an odor that is not chemical in nature, but appears earthy, musty, sulfur-like, sewage-like, or generally unpleasant.

Does Candida have a smell?

Yeast infections produce a thick, white discharge from the vagina that can look like cottage cheese. The discharge can be watery and often has no smell.

What does a bacterial infection smell?

Both bacterial vaginosis (BV) and yeast infections are vaginal infections that increase discharge. Here's how you can tell the difference: Discharge: The hallmark sign of BV is discharge with a “fishy” smell. Discharge from yeast infections doesn't usually have a strong smell but may look like cottage cheese.

What kills armpit bacteria?

While in the shower fill your hand with hydrogen peroxide and splash and rub it into each of your underarms. At the end of the shower you may rinse it off with water only (This will kill some of the bacteria and is effective)

Is staph A STD?

Staph infection is not a sexually-transmitted disease. However, due to the fact that it is on the surface of the skin, it can be passed across but it is not a sexually transmitted disease.

Is BV a staph infection?

BV is not caused by one specific pathogenic microorganism but rather by an imbalance of vaginal microbiota. Staphylococcus sp., as a kind of amphimicrobian, has been established as one of the specific pathogenic bacteria related to BV.

How long does bacterial vaginosis last?

Once you start treatment with a simple course of antibiotics, the symptoms of bacterial vaginosis (BV) usually go away within two to three days. While in some cases it can resolve on its own without treatment, it can take longer to clear up and it can come back.

Why do I keep getting bacterial vaginosis?

BV is a result of an imbalance of “good” and “harmful” bacteria in a vagina. Douching, not using condoms, and having new or multiple sex partners can upset the normal balance of vaginal bacteria, increasing your risk for getting BV.

How do you stop BV from coming back?