Vaginal foul smell for over 1 year - #10800
I had a surgical Abortion in June last year and had a loop inserted the same day. Everything went well until after a few days I started having pain in my abdomen but didn’t go to the hospital, I took self prescribed doxycycline but nothing changed and I started having foul smell. Two months later, I went to the hospital where they gave me an injection and meds but changed for only a few days, after some I went back and was prescribed some other medication which changed for a few days also. After two months I went to a different hospital where I was prescribed a longer dose which didn’t really help also. Now it’s been over a year and I’ve bad foul smell in my vagina and even worse when am having sex! I even removed the loop two months ago but no change.
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Hello dear Please be aware I think you are having post operative complications with infections Kindly go for below test Pelvic scan Ultrasound ( renal) Below medications can be taken Amoxicillin 500 mg twice a day for 5 days Flagyl 400 mg twice a day for 5 days Kindly don’t take any additional medications without clinical evaluation and final confirmation from gynacolologist Also,share reports in person for better clarification Regards
Please don’t medicine until and unless these test are done, follow a registered doctor:
Transvaginal ultrasound – to rule out tubo-ovarian abscess or endometritis Urine routine and culture Pap smear if not done recently Consider endometrial biopsy if infection is deep-seated or chronic PID is suspected
Avoid self-medicating further without guidance – resistant infections need culture-based treatment. Avoid intercourse until symptoms resolve completely. Remove all scented products, tight underwear, or douching tese worsen the flora imbalance.
Persistent foul vaginal odor and pelvic pain after a surgical abortion and loop (IUD) insertion suggest a possible chronic pelvic infection or pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) that hasn’t been fully treated. Since antibiotics have only provided temporary relief, there may be deep-seated infection, antibiotic resistance, or complications like scarring or abscess. Consult a gynecologist urgently for a full pelvic exam, vaginal swabs, ultrasound, and tailored treatment to prevent long-term reproductive issues.
From everything you’ve described, it’s clear you’re dealing with a chronic vaginal infection, possibly Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) or a deep-seated bacterial vaginal infection, likely worsened or triggered by the IUD (loop) inserted after the abortion.
Investigation recommendation
Pelvic Transvaginal Ultrasound Vaginal swab and cervical cultures CBC, CRP, ESR Endometrial biopsy (if ultrasound shows abnormalities)
Effective Treatment Plan (To Discuss With Gynecologist) 14-day course of: Doxycycline 100 mg twice daily +
Metronidazole 500 mg twice daily +
Cefixime 400 mg once daily or Ceftriaxone injection
This covers common bacteria found in PID and BV.
Supportive Care: Avoid vaginal washes or douches — they worsen pH balance
Use unscented soap only externally
Wear cotton underwear, avoid tight clothes
No intercourse until infection is fully resolved
Your partner(s) may also need treatment
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