The vaginal pH fluctuates throughout the menstrual cycle, with sweat glands playing a key role in maintaining health.
A common concern is a fishy odor, often linked to poor hygiene and bacterial vaginosis, which disrupts the vaginal pH and promotes bacterial overgrowth. Infections like trichomoniasis or vaginal candidiasis, also linked to poor hygiene, can cause a strong odor.
The normal vaginal pH ranges from 3.8 to 4.5, and a fishy smell may indicate poor hygiene, bacterial vaginosis, or STIs. In rare cases, it may signal a health issue like uterine cancer.
