You do smell funky sometimes and here’s why. Your vagina is like a tight-knit community. When something (or someone ) new comes in, the balance gets thrown off. That overgrowth? That smell? That discharge? It’s called BV – bacterial vaginosis. And no, it’s not always an STD. Watch the full video to learn about more ways women can get bv as Dr. Jen breaks it all down on : YouTube: https:https://youtu.be/7tA6RoFgLOg Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1CWhtcq2rP/ #VAGINITIS #vaginitis #drjen

Ladies: This is why your vagina smells like fish. 🐟 Let’s talk bacterial vaginosis (BV). The organism that causes BV is called Gardnerella vaginalis, a gram-variable coccobacillus that wreaks havoc on your vaginal microbiome. 🧫 What causes that smell? Gardnerella produces amines (yes, the same chemical group found in rotting fish), which get released when mixed with KOH during a whiff test at your gyno’s office. You know it’s BV when your microscope AND your nose confirm the diagnosis. 💀 🩸 D