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.

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.

board-certified OB/GYN based in Atlanta, GA
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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