I'm taking bupropion and buspirone and have noticed my vaginal smell has changed. It started after I started taking buspirone. I have stopped taking it and have noticed that it's returning to normal.
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Medications can have a wide range of side effects, and changes in body odor (including vaginal odor) can occur, though this is quite rare. Bupropion and buspirone are medications used for depression and anxiety, respectively. There's limited documented evidence linking these particular medications to changes in vaginal odor.
However, everyone's body reacts differently to medications, and it's possible that your body's response to buspirone could have caused changes in your odor. If you've noticed a correlation between starting buspirone and the odor change, and then a reversal of the symptom after discontinuing the medication, it could well be related.
It's also important to consider other factors that might influence vaginal odor:
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Hormonal Changes: Fluctuations in hormonal levels (like during menstrual cycle, pregnancy, or menopause) can lead to changes in vaginal odor.
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Diet: What you eat can affect your body's odors, including vaginal odor. Foods with strong scents like onions, garlic, and spices might change your body odor.
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Hygiene Practices: Overwashing or using scented soaps can disrupt the normal pH of the vagina and cause an odor change.
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Sexual Activity: Unprotected sexual activity can change the normal balance of bacteria in the vagina and influence the odor.
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Infections: Vaginal infections like bacterial vaginosis or sexually transmitted infections can cause changes in vaginal odor.
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