Genital odor is a common problem and yet there is a hush-hush around the topic. It is a problem women have to go through at least a couple of times in their lives, and it can be really embarrassing. But with these home remedies for genital odor, you can treat the condition easily.
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Genital odor can be caused by a number of things. According to the Mayo Clinic,
“Genital odor may vary throughout your menstrual cycle and may be especially noticeable right after having sex. Normal sweating also can cause a vaginal odor. Though it may be tempting to douche or use a genital deodorant to decrease genital odor, these products may actually increase irritation and other genital symptoms.
Bacterial vaginosis — an overgrowth of normally occurring genital bacteria — is the most common genital infection that causes a genital odor. Trichomoniasis — a sexually transmitted infection — also can lead to genital odor. Chlamydia and gonorrhea infections usually don’t cause genital odors. Neither do yeast infections.
Generally, if you have genital odor without other genital symptoms, it’s unlikely that your genital odor is abnormal.”
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Genital odor can be caused by a number of factors, such as:
- Bacterial vaginosis
- Poor hygiene
- A retained or forgotten tampon left in place for several days
- Trichomoniasis
The other causes of genital odor can be:
- Rectovaginal fistula
- Cervical cancer
- Vaginal cancer
If the genital odor is caused by an infection, then you will notice symptoms such as redness, soreness, itching, burning sensation, and/or irritation around the genitals. If you get a fishy stink in the genital area, then your genital odor is most likely caused by bacterial vaginosis.
Regardless what is causing the genital odor, it can get pretty embarrassing for the person who has the condition. These home remedies will, however, take care of the whole thing for you.
But despite trying these natural remedies and treatments, if the odor stays, then it is necessary for you to visit a gynecologist.
According to Mayo Clinic, you should visit your doctor,
“If you’re concerned about an abnormal or persistent genital odor, see your doctor for a genital exam — especially if you have other signs and symptoms such as itching, burning, irritation or discharge.
In the meantime, to minimize vaginal odor:
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Wash your external genital area – During regular baths or showers, use a very small amount of mild, unscented soap and lots of water.
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Avoid douching – All healthy genitals contain bacteria and yeast. The normal acidity of your genitals keeps bacteria and yeast in check. But douching can actually upset this delicate balance.”
Home remedies for genital odor
Here are the 10 best natural remedies to help treat genital odor.
1. Apple Cider Vinegar
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The first remedy on our list is apple cider vinegar. It is a popular remedy for genital odor because it is antibacterial and fights the bacteria that causes the condition. It is also antiseptic, and so, helps soothe the symptoms associated with genital odor.
To use it as a remedy, while drawing yourself a bath, add two cups of apple cider vinegar. You need to soak in this bath water for about half an hour. This natural treatment must be followed thrice a week for the desired results.
The other option is to drink a glass of diluted apple cider vinegar every day.
2. Baking Soda
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The next remedy is baking soda and it is effective on genital odor because it can balance the pH level of our body. As soon as the acid-basic level of the body is restored, the problem of genital odor is immediately in check.
To use it as a natural treatment for genital odor you should mix one and a half cups of baking soda in your bathwater. You should soak yourself in this water for half an hour at least. Make sure you pat yourself completely dry with a clean and soft towel. If your infection and odor is caused by yeast, then this remedy works real quickly.
3. Yogurt
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Another great natural treatment for genital odor involves yogurt. Yogurt contains lactobacillus, which is a bacterium that fights infections like candida. Candida infection causes genital odor and by curing the infection, yogurt cures genital odor.
Also, yogurt helps balance the acid-base levels of the body, which will help treat the odor.
To use it as a remedy, you can eat two cups of yogurt every day. Make sure the yogurt is not flavored or sweetened. If you want, you can also take probiotic supplements.
If you are using a tampon, then you can soak it in plain yogurt and then insert it. Leaving the yogurt soaked tampon in your genital for a couple of hours will help get rid of the odor. After you take the tampon out, rinse the area with water and then pat dry with a clean and soft towel.
4. White Vinegar
White vinegar also can be a great natural treatment that balances the genital odor by splitting the odor proteins. Rinsing your genitals with white vinegar will help get rid of the odor in a jiffy.
White vinegar also helps restore the acid-base levels in the body.
When you draw yourself a bath, add one and a half cups of white vinegar to your bath water. You need to soak in this for at least 15 minutes. Now pat yourself completely dry using a clean and soft towel.
You should follow the remedy thrice a week for best results.
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5. Tea Tree Oil
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Essential tea tree oil is both anti-fungal and antiseptic, which makes it such a great remedy for genital odor. Also, it helps kill the bacteria that is causing the odor.
To use it as a remedy, dilute the tea tree oil by adding a couple of drops to a glass of water. Use this diluted solution of tea tree oil to clean your genitals three to four times a week.
You can also soak your tampon in a mix of olive oil and essential tea tree oil and insert it. Leave the tampon in for an hour and the odor will vanish.
6. Garlic
The next remedy on our list of natural treatments for genital odor is garlic. What makes it such a great remedy is that it is anti-fungal. So if your genital odor is caused by a yeast infection, then garlic will help treat it in no time.
You should eat two cloves of raw garlic every day and follow with a glass of water. Make sure you have the cloves on an empty stomach. You can also add more garlic to your food.
7. Fenugreek
Fenugreek helps get rid of genital odor, and if consumed on a daily basis, it can balance your hormones while also regulating your menstrual cycles.
Every night before hitting the bed soak a teaspoon of fenugreek seeds in a cup of water, and next morning you need to drink this water after straining out the seeds.
You may also take fenugreek by adding it to your tea.
8. Neem
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The last remedy on our list is neem. Neem is great for genital odors as it is antiviral, antifungal, antimicrobial and antibacterial. As a result, it can cue genital odor caused by any microbe.
Add water to a pan and bring it to boil. Now add a handful of neem leaves and boil it with the water. Strain the water and cool it. You should use this solution while washing your genitals on a regular basis for at least a couple of weeks for the desired results.
Additional Tips
- You need to drink at least 8 glasses of water a day in order to rinse out the toxins and bacteria that might be causing the genital odor.
- Subtract the refined carbohydrate intake in your diet.
- Avoid caffeinated drinks.
- Also avoid drinks with added sugar as sugar can intensify yeast production which can cause the genital odor.
- You need to maintain your personal hygiene.
- Always wear cotton panties as these will allow air circulation which is essential if you want t about intense sweating that causes the genitals to stink.
- While menstruating, change your pads and tampons as frequently as possible.
- After sex, wash your genitals with a mild soap. Remember to pat it dry with a clean and soft towel to avoid rashes and infections.
- Practice safe sex.
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If even after trying all these natural treatments the problem persists, then you need to visit a gynecologist.
That is all we have on the home remedies for genital odor. Do you think this post was helpful? Do you have some suggestions for us? Let us know in the comment section below.
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