Unpleasant Vaginal odor, could it be my IUD?

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Hey, This is embarrassing but I have developed an unpleasant smell and the only reason I can think of could be because of Mirinia IUD. I had it placed 7 months ago. The problem has been going on for two month so far. Anyone else experianced this with the IUD.

Carifairy · Veteran Joined: 16 Apr 2006 Posts: 2723

You could have bacterial vaginosis, which happens to all women at least once.. Our vaginas are sensitive, and sex, scented soaps, and the fact that the vagina is loaded with natural bacteria, places you at risk for BV.

You should see your doc =)

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I too have the mirena I.U.D and have only had it for 3 weeks, my doctor said this is normal, and infact she had it too... hers got so bad that after 4 months she had it taken out. I was told that it takes about 6 months for your body to adjust to the device and the hormones, and the smell is simply your bodies chemistry adjusting to it- IF YOU DON'T HAVE INFECTION SYMPTOMS such as- itching burning thick discolored discharge (which I don't- it's just so embarrassing that I'm pushing my husband as far away from me as possible) She said I can douche but after about a week it most likely will come back- and it washes away "natural" bacteria needed "in there". She also suggested using a feminine spray or feminine powder to keep moisture from building up around "the area" this way you can differentiate a "problem smell" with normal daily activity and smells.

cathyann · Newbie Joined: 28 Mar 2008 Posts: 1

Yes, it just occured to me, too, after 2.5 years of having this plastic, hormonal IUD, that it's what it causing the smell. Last time I was checked I didnt have any infection at all. It's only the smell. I never had this issue before the IUD. I took the advice of the nurse practioner and quit using body wash--Ivory soap down there only. I don't wear thong underwear as much, but it doesn't matter--I still have the smell. I think I'm going to remove the IUD. I'm not active right now, but how could I be smelling this way? I can't believe doctors don't realize this...

lty_patt · Posted: 04/01/08 - 19:13 Post subject:

Me too!! I have had the IUD for 6 months now and I was told that i might notice signs of an infection due to the fact that my body is trying to fight off the object. DOUCHING is very bad for you, don't do it unless told to by a doctor. I now notice a fishy rotten smelling odor coming from there plus thick white discharge which i believe is BV because i have had it before. I take good care of my body but for some reason I have been more prone to infections since the IUD. I have already had 2 YI in the six months and if the doc tells me i have BV that's something else to add to it. I love the mirena it works great, i just can't live with the smell.

Guest · Guest

It is so bad that I dont even want to go to work becasue I think that people notice. I have tried everything and cant even bring to take myself to the Dr. I clean myself 6 times a day and it never gets better. I have had Mirena now for about 7 months and it has gotten really bad just over the last couple months. Its not fishy either its a rotten smell. i wont even let my husband get near me in te bedroom anymore. I love my Mirena but I cant take this anymore. Do I have it taken out? What other options are there. It just so easy! I hate the pill. I have had two kids on the pill! Options please!

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Hello ladies,
I'm glad I visited this page, because I've been having the same symptoms. Mine doesn't smell that bad, but it's a "funny/foul odor" with like an "ammonia base" when it happens. No burning, itching, etc. and it's not daily, but at least a few times during the month. It will be 6 months next week that I've had the IUD. I also have noticed sporadic cramping, which made me even more nervous. I never really had cramps, but I've read that you can have some with the IUD. I had a PAP 5mths before I got it, then they checked me again I suppose to be safe. I was active with my partner (once) before I got it, I think about 2mths before. However, I've been concerned that it may be an STD (because of the smell) that I just never got checked back out after the insertion of the IUD. Haven't been active since... (personal choice)....
The discharge color goes from light tan to dark tan...
I really need to know!

Guest · Guest

I'm glad I found this forum. I have been getting worried about the smell that I have noticed the past couple of months. I had the IUD put in a year ago, but have just developed the smell over the last 3 months. I had NEVER had any type of vaginal infection; however within the last year I have had one yeast infection and two cases of Bacterial infections. (BV). Does the IUD make you more prone to infections, or is it just me? Some days it is nearly nonexistent, other days I feel as though it is so strong that I worry people standing next to me can smell. I LOVE the convenience of an IUD! Have not had my period the entire year.. but the smell is so irritating. It has got to the point of setting up an appt of removal.. I have NEVER douched.. should I try it? Does it help?

Guest · Guest

I have the Copper IUD and I have the same ammonia smell. It only occurs every once in a while, but I never had it before I got the IUD.

kaabu0401 · Newbie Joined: 17 Jun 2008 Posts: 1

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