Question:
I’m 22 and I’ve just been sexually active about two months ago. Recently I noticed an unpleasant fishy smell coming from my vaginal discharge during intercourse. My husband notices it too and I’m beginning to feel embarrassed and uncomfortable about it. What is it and how do I get rid of it?

Answer:
It is alright to be sexually active and better still to have a good and a healthy sexual relationship. Having vaginal discharge which can interfere with lovemaking is very daunting and especially if the discharge foul smells. Natural discharge is not foul smell and anything else may well be the result of some infection. Bacterial infection where the source of infection comes from the anal passage may be the culprit. However the discharge is somewhat grayish and has a mousy odor. Infection by a parasitic single celled organism known as Tricomonas gives a greenish yellow discharge and a fishy odor. It would be wise to see a doctor, who may need to have a look to confirm the infection and if the vaginal wall has fine raspberry spots that may indicate trichomonas infection and an appropriate antibiotic will be provided.