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Vaginal - What's this Weird Odor After Hysterectomy

Vaginal - What's this Weird Odor After Hysterectomy

Date : 04-12-2003 - 10:27 AM - Readers : 70831

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Its only been a few weeks since my hysterectomy but I have an odd odor. What is this and what causes it?

In early post-op weeks, many women experience an unusual or offensive vaginal odor that can be quite unsettling. Whether you had a vaginal or abdominal hysterectomy, this odor is likely caused by dissolving stitches, along with old blood and other fluids in the abdominal cavity. Noticing an odor seems to particularly happen with surgeries that involve anterior and posterior repairs because of the additional stitches from these procedures. Other concerns woman have may include an odor in the urine which may be caused by medications and/or anesthesia.

It is important to be aware that a strong, particularly a “fishy” vaginal odor, accompanied by a discharge may indicate a vaginal infection, which needs to be promptly treated by your doctor. When in doubt, it’s safest to contact your doctor’s office to discuss the changes you are experiencing.

If not before, be sure to remember to mention any unusual odor to your doctor at your six-week post-op check-up. If there is an infection present, your doctor can treat it at that time.

This content was written by staff of HysterSisters.com by non-medical professionals based on discussions, resources and input from other patients for the purpose of patient-to-patient support.

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