Does this mean anything?

[Jamie86]

So after reading all of this about PH balance I had a question about my own. I haven't been able to get any PH test strips, I looked at target when I went today but didn't see any, so I've never actually tested my vaginal PH. But wanted to see if you ladies had any knowledge on this subject. For a long while I have had a very strong vaginal odor, not that it smells bad just very strong (if that makes any sense). This has been through several years and before, during and after both pregnancies so I've had STD tests and multiple exams and it's not an infection or anything along those lines. The odor is such that I have to wash pants just because of this although summers eve and other deodorant sprays do help. My doctor has always just said that some people just have a stronger odor than others. But along with this I also get "bleach" spots in my underwear where my vaginal discharge is as well as the same type of bleach looking spots when I sweat. Could these things mean anything about my PH? I am definitely planning to get strips to test but I am just wondering if anyone else has any experience or knowledge about this? Also does anyone have suggestions of stores where I can pick them up? I know I can order online but would like to pick some up as I am due to O in the next couple of days

[nuthinbutpink]

I had to order them online. I have never seen them in the store. I don't know about the other stuff.

[Hobbermittens]

I wonder if it could be your pH, or maybe something in your diet? I think what we eat effects body odors. I have heard of other people having their undies bleached (especially black ones) by CM.

[Cinss]

I've only seen them online also

[love being a mummy]

I got my strips from ebay.


I also get "bleach" spots in my underwear where my vaginal discharge
I get this too. Someone told me it's from being dehydrated and having very concentrated discharge.

[zanacal]

I don't have problems with very strong odours 'down there' but while I was on the LE diet I had no smell whatsoever!

[amari]

Have you started and sway tactics yet? I don't know what any of that means but it will be interesting to see if it changes with a sway.

[atomic sagebrush]

I wonder if it could be your pH, or maybe something in your diet? I think what we eat effects body odors. I have heard of other people having their undies bleached (especially black ones) by CM.

Just to clarify, black undies, not black people! :) Sorry had a minor heart attack when I read that real quick and thought I should point that out.

[atomic sagebrush]

Ok, believe it or not I have actually read quite a bit about this in a book I have. It doesn't mean anything for swaying, no worries.

If you've been checked out and do not have any infections going on, it is believed that diet is primarily the culprit. So if you eat a lot of meats, eggs, garlic, beer, coffee, etc that can come through and cause odors in various bodily fluids. BO can also be affected by what you eat rather dramatically (as I learned once when my husband and I were camping and he ate nothing but salsa and beer for like 3 days:holysheep:)

The remedy is eating pineapple and parsley, and taking chlorophyll supplements. I would also suggest trying a yogurt douche (just insert a spoonful or two of the all-natural, plain yogurt with the good bacteria in it, like Mountain High brand) once or twice, and then following up with a good probiotic (probiotics are a good idea when swaying anyway.)

Aside from this, something I have personally experienced is that after we've had a baby or two, bladder control may be an issue. Some days are fine and then other days one might sneeze or cough and then there is a bit of leakage which may have an odor itself, and moisture allows bacteria to grow which also causes odor. For some people, shaving helps, and for others, shaving actually aggravates the problem.

[Hobbermittens]

Just to clarify, black undies, not black people! :) Sorry had a minor heart attack when I read that real quick and thought I should point that out.

Oh crap, I didn't realize it came out that way!!! :suprise: Sorry! Yes, black UNDERWEAR!!!

[atomic sagebrush]

It was just because I skimmed it quickly! LOL!

[Jamie86]

Ok, believe it or not I have actually read quite a bit about this in a book I have. It doesn't mean anything for swaying, no worries.

If you've been checked out and do not have any infections going on, it is believed that diet is primarily the culprit. So if you eat a lot of meats, eggs, garlic, beer, coffee, etc that can come through and cause odors in various bodily fluids. BO can also be affected by what you eat rather dramatically (as I learned once when my husband and I were camping and he ate nothing but salsa and beer for like 3 days:holysheep:)

The remedy is eating pineapple and parsley, and taking chlorophyll supplements. I would also suggest trying a yogurt douche (just insert a spoonful or two of the all-natural, plain yogurt with the good bacteria in it, like Mountain High brand) once or twice, and then following up with a good probiotic (probiotics are a good idea when swaying anyway.)

Aside from this, something I have personally experienced is that after we've had a baby or two, bladder control may be an issue. Some days are fine and then other days one might sneeze or cough and then there is a bit of leakage which may have an odor itself, and moisture allows bacteria to grow which also causes odor. For some people, shaving helps, and for others, shaving actually aggravates the problem.

Thanks so much for the help. I have asked every OB I've gone to and know one will even address the question they just kind of brush me off. I know it's nothing serious because I'm healthy otherwise, I have had healthy pregnancies, no STDs, no infections but I've just always wanted to know. It probably is diet although I just can't figure out what exactly in my diet because my diet has changed quite a bit over the years (this has been going on since I was a teenager). I used to eat no meat, use to not like coffee, don't really care for garlic, eggs occasionally, never been able to stomach beer. I do eat more meat now and have 1 cup of coffee a day. But also over the years I've done several diets a couple (weight watches and atkins) that I know I followed really well because I lost 40-50lbs but the odor has always been there. I will try the probiotic and yogurt though to see what happens.

To Amari: No I haven't started any sort of sway yet and I am interested to see what will happen.

[queen-of-harts]

The bleach stain comes from urine dribbling out,it usually happens with cotton dark undies the most but i even have light purple ones it has happened to:oops:

[atomic sagebrush]

Thanks so much for the help. I have asked every OB I've gone to and know one will even address the question they just kind of brush me off. I know it's nothing serious because I'm healthy otherwise, I have had healthy pregnancies, no STDs, no infections but I've just always wanted to know. It probably is diet although I just can't figure out what exactly in my diet because my diet has changed quite a bit over the years (this has been going on since I was a teenager). I used to eat no meat, use to not like coffee, don't really care for garlic, eggs occasionally, never been able to stomach beer. I do eat more meat now and have 1 cup of coffee a day. But also over the years I've done several diets a couple (weight watches and atkins) that I know I followed really well because I lost 40-50lbs but the odor has always been there. I will try the probiotic and yogurt though to see what happens.

To Amari: No I haven't started any sort of sway yet and I am interested to see what will happen.

There are other offenders like beans, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, onion, etc but I just dashed off those few very quick. Anything that contains sulfur or iron can cause odors because those minerals have a smell to them.

Try the probiotic and yogurt and just see if it helps, if not, you can try the chlorophyll supps - there is a kind where they come with papaya and they're actually pretty tasty and help with heartburn.

[atomic sagebrush]

PS - you can have bladder control issues even before you have children. Women who've never had children still have similar issues. It's part and parcel of being an animal that walks on two legs rather than 4 - pressure is put onto places that can't always take it!

[carmella_marie]

Ok, believe it or not I have actually read quite a bit about this in a book I have. It doesn't mean anything for swaying, no worries.

If you've been checked out and do not have any infections going on, it is believed that diet is primarily the culprit. So if you eat a lot of meats, eggs, garlic, beer, coffee, etc that can come through and cause odors in various bodily fluids. BO can also be affected by what you eat rather dramatically (as I learned once when my husband and I were camping and he ate nothing but salsa and beer for like 3 days:holysheep:)

The remedy is eating pineapple and parsley, and taking chlorophyll supplements. I would also suggest trying a yogurt douche (just insert a spoonful or two of the all-natural, plain yogurt with the good bacteria in it, like Mountain High brand) once or twice, and then following up with a good probiotic (probiotics are a good idea when swaying anyway.)

Aside from this, something I have personally experienced is that after we've had a baby or two, bladder control may be an issue. Some days are fine and then other days one might sneeze or cough and then there is a bit of leakage which may have an odor itself, and moisture allows bacteria to grow which also causes odor. For some people, shaving helps, and for others, shaving actually aggravates the problem.

Are probiotics good for a girl sway? Is pineapple ok on the girl diet?

[Jamie86]

Thanks so much for the help. It's crazy to me that none of the 4-5 OBs I've asked this question have had any answer and it's so simple. I will have to try to probiotics and yogurt because I know it has to be diet but I really cannot pinpoint what exactly in my diet it is because like I said my diet has changed so much and this has gone on for a while.

[atomic sagebrush]

Are probiotics good for a girl sway? Is pineapple ok on the girl diet?

Yes, probiotics are a good addition to EITHER sway.

Pineapple is pretty nutrient dense and prob. not the best choice for the girl diet, but on the LE Diet, anything in moderation is allowed.

[atomic sagebrush]

Thanks so much for the help. It's crazy to me that none of the 4-5 OBs I've asked this question have had any answer and it's so simple. I will have to try to probiotics and yogurt because I know it has to be diet but I really cannot pinpoint what exactly in my diet it is because like I said my diet has changed so much and this has gone on for a while.

I have come to realize after being on these boards for 4 years now, OBs are really NOT super knowledgeable about stuff like this unfortunately. It's probably not any one food, just that your body is more prone to reacting to various things you eat in this fashion.