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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Louise3108 on February 11, 2018, 11:50:07 AM

Title: Bad smell
Post by: Louise3108 on February 11, 2018, 11:50:07 AM

Hello
I'm now 4 days post hysterectomy and I've notice that the discharge from my vagina smells erm... nasty. Is this normal?

Title: Re: Bad smell
Post by: Taz2 on February 11, 2018, 12:27:26 PM

Hi Louise - no it's not normal and is one of the signs of infection and you may need antibiotics. What type of hysterectomy did you have? Also, have you had a look at the Hysterectomy UK site? https://www.hysterectomy-association.org.uk/ There is a really helpful forum on there. I found them a great help after my hysterectomy.

I hope you are resting!  :)

Taz x

Title: Re: Bad smell
Post by: Tinkerbell on February 11, 2018, 12:28:15 PM

You need to get medical advice as it could be an infection.
Were you given a number to ring if you had problems when you were discharged?

Title: Re: Bad smell
Post by: Taz2 on February 11, 2018, 12:41:46 PM

I had an infection right at the top of the vagina (I had a vaginal hysterectomy) and antibiotics soon sorted it out. The smell was horrible.

Taz x

Title: Re: Bad smell
Post by: Louise3108 on February 11, 2018, 02:57:41 PM

I had a total laparoscopic and vaginial hysterectomy and ovaries and tubes taken out... the whole lot basically.
Had a temp yesterday but I feel better today, except the smell which is gross.
X

Title: Re: Bad smell
Post by: Taz2 on February 11, 2018, 04:51:12 PM

If you have had a fever and the bad smell you must get this sorted out as soon as possible. Don't leave it as it can develop into a really nasty infection.

Taz xx

Title: Re: Bad smell
Post by: Tinkerbell on February 11, 2018, 05:07:35 PM

You really should get medical advice today.

Title: Re: Bad smell
Post by: Annie0710 on February 11, 2018, 09:55:08 PM

OH sorry I didn't know all the details and replied in your other post.  It does sound like an infection .  Hopefully you'll call drs  x