But what does it mean when avaginal smell lingerspost-period orshows up afterward?

And ironically, some of the biggestculprits behind that imbalanceare hygienic products that promise to make you smellbetterdown there.

But, a post-period smell doesnt necessarily signify the presence of any condition.

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As it turns out, certain menstruation-related shifts can cause a normal, temporary post-period odor.

A big one: leftover blood.

A common reason for a metallic smell is the presence of iron in your period blood.

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How can you address a post-period smell?

Any non-infection-related vaginal odor you may notice after your period will subside on its own without any special treatment.

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