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A fishy odour is a sign of an overgrowth in bacteria.

This can occur as a result of a temporary imbalance in pH, for example after penis-to-vaginal intercourse without a condom as the semen is more alkaline it makes the vaginal pH less acidic so more favourable to harmful bacteria that can cause this fishy odour. If the odour continues for a few days it may be a bacterial infection like Bacterial Vaginosis, where the harmful vaginal bacteria takes over from the healthy vaginal bacteria - this requires a trip to your doctor.

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