Gross/uncomfortable question

[Anonymous]

I have noticed as my pregnancy has progressed, so has the odor in my vaginal area and when I urinate. It is not a fish like smell, but rather a different smell & one that I am not particularly fond of. Is this normal due to the increase in hormones? Any suggestions on soaps that can help alleviate the strong smell??

[Anonymous]

Have you tried trimming the hair down there? I had a similar issue, and found once I trimmed the hair the strong smell went away.

[Anonymous]

Have you tried using wipes instead of toilet paper?

[Anonymous]

You are not the only one. Discharge, too, increases. I have found trimming the hair, using panty-liners and changing them often, and when its hot out or I am active, switching undies in the middle of the day helps. My Dr. says its normal but in the off chance you think its a bacterial thing you can have them do a culture.