Worried About The Smell Of Your Period Blood?

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Here’s What Science Says About It

All of us have unique body odor, irrespective of our gender. And the ones who bleed every month sometimes deal with an added odor coming from the genital area. While some of these odors are normal, others can turn fatal if not checked in time. Here are some common menstrual blood odors along with the reasons for their existence. Remember, precaution is better than cure!

Rotten 

Who would want a rotten smell coming from their body! And if it’s from the vaginal area, we are worried sick. When you are on your period and find a rotten smell wafting from the groin, it could probably be from your tampon or pad left there for way too long. It’s best to not keep foreign objects like these inside the body for more than 5 hours at a time.

Metallic 

One of the most common smell women all over the world find is that of metals. This is the smell of iron present in the blood and usually, there’s nothing to worry about it. If this smell lingers well after your period days, maybe you should consult a doctor.

Body Odor 

Why would your vagina smell like an armpit during periods? This results from the presence of apocrine sweat glands in the nether region. When this sweat combines with the bacteria on your skin or blood, it results in body-odor kind of smell there. During these few days, try to stay relaxed and stress-free.

Sweet 

No, it’s not from all the chocolates you binge upon! A sweet smell can be because of the acidic environment of your vagina. The standard pH is 3.8-4.5 and the presence of healthy bacteria in this acidic standard can make for the sweet smell.

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