Menstruation Odor is a very common problem among women during their periods. This foul smelling odor can be a cause of embarrassment for the women. The normal discharge from the vagina has no smell. Foul smelling odor while menstruating is often linked to the presence of an infection around the vagina and the cervix. You can try these home remedies to treat this odor.
1. Always ensure that you change your sanitary pads regularly. Douching should be done to help absorb all the menstrual discharge and should be continued for about a week after the menstrual cycle is over.
2. Sitz bath is considered beneficial. Add a few drops of savalon or any other disinfectant in your bath tub and sit in the bath tub with your genitals exposed. Sitz bath is beneficial in the management of bacterial infection which may be responsible for the bad odor.
3. Alternatively add a few drops of tea tree oil to the bath tub. Tea tree oil has strong antimicrobial properties and also has a calming and soothing effect on the mind.
4. Consume garlic which is considered to have strong antifungal and antibacterial properties. A glass of warm milk with a teaspoon of turmeric and raw honey is also considered to enhance the natural immune system of the body and fight against bacterial infections.