Rotten Meat Smell with my Period

I agree...I think the smell has something to do with age and pre-menopause. My periods are longer and the blood lining of my uterus is taking longer to shed, resulting in a stronger smell.

I am having the same problem. I recently started taking a blood pressure medication. Could that be it? My blood has been clotting very bad, I got up from bed and there were a few in my underwear. Never been that bad, mine also smell normal usually, but this first day, I could barely stand it? Could I be dehydrated?

Was told there aren't any over the counter meds for bv but you say there is what are they I seem to get that didn't id**t every month no new sexual partners I only use dove sensitive skin and now all the sudden besides the bv fishy smell now my period smells like death like WTF its every month with the bv now this

pH Levels---
The body is filled with both good and bad bacteria. This bacterium is in your vagina, but the “bad” bacteria is kept at bay thanks to the body’s natural acidity levels. The pH level, when it is higher, will destroy the bad bacteria in your body. Menstrual flow causes less acidity in the body, which will result in more bacteria growth.

If you notice that your period blood smells rotten, it maybe a result of bacterial growth in the body. This should resolve itself once your menstrual cycle is over.

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You are SO right

Yikes!!! No no nonono definitely do not do any of those suggestions. The perfume will just cause an irritated vajajay, and she will be smellier than ever!

Uughh!!!! Thank you so much, I have been so freaking pissed and just completely confused on what the hell is going on with my body. Might be a little TMI hopefully you don't mind but with the smell I have noticed a ginormous change in my flow and it's to the point where I HAVE to change my pad or tampon every three hours, I feel extremely lightheaded and I've noticed in a lot of particles the rotting from inside out smell has also been #bloodierthancarrie (if ya know what I mean).

Noticed a different smell within the past couple days of having my period. At first I thought it was the type of tampons I bought (I accidentally bought scented), so I was reading and it said they can affect your PH balance. So today I was gonna start a yeast infection med but first I started reading and came across your post. So I go and do exactly what you say and low and behold that's EXACTLY what it was! Noticed I've been feeling icky the past couple days to- seems better now-so clearly I need to pay wayyyy more attention!

That is the best explanation I've read so far period I'm 42 and I'm having the same experience when I'm having the spotting and delays on my Scheduled time. That's when this horrible ratchet odor resurfaces. Oh and my gynecologist suggest never ever wear tampons when experiencing this kind of episode it only prolongs things and makes the older worse.

Could be old blood sometimes there is old blood in left in your body plus with menopause try drinking some lemon, lime and pepperment with ginger twice a day

I just had this happen for the first time, at 47 years old after my first abnormally long cycle (at least 6 weeks?). I'm very grateful for the posts, especially the posts from people who have gone to the doctor. I am relieved that it is just old rotting blood.

I use menstrual cups so THANK GOD the only time I have to actually smell it is when I take the cup out morning and night to empty and clean. For anyone else who has this issue I strongly recommend menstrual cups - they are great for many other reasons, but they also eliminate both normal period smell and this disgusting smell. Look them up online. A few benefits: no longer have to buy pads or tampons; cup won't dry you out like tampons so your vag will feel better; no stinky trash every month.

Hey, I'm 13 and need some help, in janurary at the start of 2017 I got my period. I didn't get it again until yesterday.. since then it's been VERY heavy and I've been so emotional!! At night I couldn't sleep and when I did fall asleep I kept waking up. This morning I went to change my pad and my knickers were full of blood as well as my pad, I looked in my pants and there was blood in them too, I changed my pad and went and layed in bed and I saw blood throughout my bed. I've had really bad cramps and I'm scared to go to the toilet to have a pee, and also it smells really bad I can't bare it. Can someone please help me out???

I am so glad I read yours because that was for real my problem. I don't wake up easily and well... I don't know exactly how long it has been there but thank you!

hey im 13 years old and today was my first day that this happend to me and im scared to tell my mom i havent had sex or anything like that but my period really stinks

the same thing is happening to me and im 13 years old too