Just Flat Out Horrible - Women's Health Message Board

camille23 · 12-30-2005, 03:25 PM

hi,
i have this horrible odor down there all the time here lately, like for the past month it seems. i also am experiencing itching, and this is strange, but it seems like i'm always sweaty down there, like all day long, even after i get out of the shower. i feel like i need to change my panties all day to stay dry. i know this isn't normal. anyone have any ideas what this could be? this is really wierd. i've never had the sweatyness down there before. i hate it! it's so embarrassing to even talk about on here. anyone please help. thanks.

Misty800 · 12-30-2005, 04:40 PM

Sounds like you have a yeast infection. See your doctor for proper treatment. Yeast infections do not just go away, meds are needed.

Wearing cotton underwear and loose clothing will help to allow air to circulate and keep you more dry. Yeast loves warmth and moisture. Use a hair dryer to dry down there as often as possible during the day.

If you have a yeast infection, eleminate sugar and reduce starches in your diet, they are food for yeast.

islander81 · 12-30-2005, 11:12 PM

i doubt it's a yeast infection because if it was, it would smell like.. well, yeast. lol. i guess like bread. it does not have a foul smell. you could have bacterial vaginosis or trich - both of which can be cured w/ prescribed meds. i would definitely see a doc about this - the wetness could be your body's way of trying to fight whatever infection you may have! good luck! oh, and i wanted to ask you if you could maybe be allergic to your laundry detergent or even the pads/pantyliner. its a possibility. i found out i was allergic to tide and after switching detergent, i am MUCH better. =)