Which Of These 5 Types Of Period Blood Odours Is Your?

Menstruation

1. Rotten If your period blood gives out a rottens smell, it’s demanding immediate attention. It might be an underlying sign of a problem.

2. Metallic A distinctively metallic smell like that of a copper coin usually indicates the presence of iron in the blood and is not usually a cause for concern.

3. Your Body Odour  If your period blood smells like your body odour, it is possibly because of the presence of apocrine sweat glands in your genital area. 

4. Sweet If your period blood smells sweet, it is most likely due to bacterial growth and acidic environment in your vagina. 

5. Fishy If your period Fishy smell in period blood may indicate an infection like trichomoniasis or bacterial vaginosis. What’s more, the odour may prolong beyond your period.