Dr Pete's Health Secrets

      Vaginal odour is a very common problem that most women have to deal with at least once or twice in their life.  An unpleasant ordour can be very depresding and difficult problem to get rid off. 'Let's look at possible causes and tips on how to maintain a healthy Vagina. The normal Vaginal odour is a mild fishy smell. This is as a result of the normal bacterial flora that lives in the Vagina,  called lactobacillus.  The lactobacillus, the good bacteria, plays a very important role by preventing more harmful bacteria and fungus from causing infection. The Vagina has a self-cleaning mechanism. It can be washed internally with plain clean water or unscented, non- antibactetial soaps.  Please do not use antiseptics inside the Vagina or abuse Antibiotics which kill the good bacteria. A strong fishy odour down there, is caused by bacterial vaginosis. This results when the good bacteria has been eliminated. Bacterial Vagin...