[amy40]

do you use ammonia to wash your clothes or detergent that contains ammonia?

that is listed as a cause of ammonia smell......if the underwear are not rinsed properly

[Stillness]

do you use ammonia...that is listed as a cause of ammonia smell

That would be kinda funny

[Ashlee T.]

If you're on the pill, you're not ovulating at all, so it can't be that.

I'd stick with cotton undies, and use a PH balance soap like Summer's Eve.

[a_dub]

It started a little before my boyfriend and I started dating, but yes, she specifically tested for it.

It may just be the the change in chemistry/pH due to having sex for the first time. If you have no other symptoms and your doctor gives the all clear, there isn't anything to worry about unless people can smell it.

[Starseed]

Hello! I have had this smell, probably for a little over a year now, that smells like ammonia coming from my underwear. It smells the worst and strongest when my underwear are constantly wet, for not apparent reason. I don't seem to notice a trend close to my period or anything, but I do notice it more with certain types of underwear. It doesn't do it quite as bad/often with cotton underwear versus spandex material. I have gone to my doctor about this and she ran a test. It all came back normal. There are some days when I can smell it through my clothing and it's seriously embarrassing. I don't have any STD's and I promise that I clean myself!
Anyone have any ideas?
Thanks!

Hi im having the same problem and was given BV antibiotics twice that havent done anything i was wondering if you figured it out and if you can help me im goung crazy over here

[Ashlee T.]

Hi im having the same problem and was given BV antibiotics twice that haven't done anything i was wondering if you figured it out and if you can help me im goung crazy over here

Hey Starseed. This is a pretty old thread so I don't know if the OP will pop back up to respond or not. I'm curious, in your situation, did your doctor give you flagyl (or whatever antibiotic he/she gave you) because you tested positive for BV? I'm asking because BV is usually associated with a pretty distinct fishy odor.

Could this just be a PH imbalance for you? Potentially something a pre and probiotic could help with?

Do you have other symptoms other than the smell? We did an article here on various causes of vaginal odor if you want to take a look: https://www.womens-health.com/bad-vaginal-odor-causes-remedies - If you look at our PH chart on this article, it gives me the thought that maybe your vaginal PH is much higher than it should be.

[Starseed]

Hey Starseed. This is a pretty old thread so I don't know if the OP will pop back up to respond or not. I'm curious, in your situation, did your doctor give you flagyl (or whatever antibiotic he/she gave you) because you tested positive for BV? I'm asking because BV is usually associated with a pretty distinct fishy odor.

Could this just be a PH imbalance for you? Potentially something a pre and probiotic could help with?

Do you have other symptoms other than the smell? We did an article here on various causes of vaginal odor if you want to take a look: https://www.womens-health.com/bad-vaginal-odor-causes-remedies - If you look at our PH chart on this article, it gives me the thought that maybe your vaginal PH is much higher than it should be.

Hi i had a smear test done and had home kids done for BV. The smear test i had done at the doctors were for STDS as well the thing is all cane back normal but the doctor prescribed me with antibiotics anyway, my actual discharge(white) doesnt smell bad but my underwear especially if in wearing a thong end up being soaking were (no unusual colour) but the smell is like ammonia (cat litter) i clean myself also use PH balance products for down there i end up wearing panty liners on my things and having to change them 2-3 time a day it’s ridiculous

[Ashlee T.]

If you didn't actually test positive for BV, the antibiotics may have done more harm to your PH level than good. Your exterior PH levels are important, but your internal PH and flora is important, too.

Is this something that happens to you consistently, every day of the month, or does it come and go? If it comes and goes, on what days of your cycle (assuming the first day of your period is day 1 of your cycle) do you notice it the most?

[Starseed]

If you didn't actually test positive for BV, the antibiotics may have done more harm to your PH level than good. Your exterior PH levels are important, but your internal PH and flora is important, too.

Is this something that happens to you consistently, every day of the month, or does it come and go? If it comes and goes, on what days of your cycle (assuming the first day of your period is day 1 of your cycle) do you notice it the most?

No this happens every day It doesnt come and go

[Ashlee T.]

If it were me, I'd get on a good prebiotic and probiotic for a solid 4-8 weeks and see if that helps.