Do you smell like fish?!
Question: HAHA
Answers: HAHA
It might be a bacteria, called trich something or another. Go to the gyno and they'll give you an antiobiotic.
No...do you?
I don't know, but my husband has a saying- If it smells like fish must be delish, smells like cologne leave it alone.
Fish? No i dont. like what do u mean?
fish as in an infection? or just a plain fisherman working dude? or dudette?
I work in a state hatchery...of couse I smell like fish. Do I smell like fish from the southern region? Of course not. I know how to keep my self clean and smelling like sweetpeas.
All chicks have a smell down south youd be lieing if u said it dident
No, but fish are tasty.
You need to wash better or perhaps use a douche.
You might want to talk with your Mom like that Summer's Eve commercial...
A very strong foul odor is due to an infection and you should see a doctor.
No. I don't have a smell. Neither does my husband. I believe it is because we don't drink alcohol, don't smoke, don't eat alot of sugar, don't eat alot of fatty foods. It is proven that what you ingest will come out in smell, whether in the privates or just body odor. My ex drank alcohol, smoked, sugar, ate fatty foods and to me his privates reeked, I could never perform oral sex on him, couldn't stand the smell or taste. Yes some of it can be bacteria, make sure you are washing only with soap and water daily. DO NOT DOUCHE!! Men always suggest this. It kills the good bacteria in the vagina. It is very bad for you.
why does that turn you on? maybe....
Try douching once a month. its okay and its nothing to be shameful about Good Luck
Lady if you smell like fish you need to get that yeast infection of yours seen to. That's disgusting.
Yeah! I love my Fishes From The Caribbean Ocean by Little Mermaid perfume.
You may Have Tmau
Trimethylaminuria also known as fish odor syndrome or fish malodor syndrome[1], is a rare metabolic disorder that causes a defect in the normal production of the enzyme Flavin containing monooxygenase 3 (FMO3).[2][3] When FMO3 is not working correctly, the body loses the ability to properly breakdown trimethylamine.
Trimethylamine is consumed through the diet and when not properly broken down, through a process called N-Oxygenation, builds up and is released in the person's sweat, urine and breath, giving off a strong fishy odor.
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1 Symptoms
2 Incidence
3 Diagnosis
4 Treatment
5 Genetics
6 References
7 See also
8 External links
[edit] Symptoms
Trimethylamine causes an offensive body odor that resembles dead fish, and is released in the person's sweat, urine and breath. People affected with TMAU usually suffer from this unusual body odor that is volatile and pungent, and may negatively affect their social life, work, and school.
This odor varies depending on many known factors, including diet, hormonal changes, other odors in the space, and individual sense of smell and odor perceptions.
The scent has also been described and compared to cigarette smoke, garbage, feces, urine, sulfur, and rotten eggs.
[edit] Incidence
TMAU is a life-disruptive disorder caused by both genetic and environmental factors. Living with TMAU is challenging, and it can adversely affect the livelihood of adults who have it and their families. Children with the condition could find it difficult to go through school without facing tormentors and bullies. There are various online support groups that have been created to help those in with malodor issues such as TMAU.
[edit] Diagnosis
Measurement of urine amino acids is the standard screening test. A blood test is available to provide genetic analysis. The prominent enzyme responsible for TMA N-oxygenation is the FMO3 gene. TMAU is a rare disorder. There used to be very limited medical knowledge readily available about most rare disorders or how to get tested for them. However, health care professionals willing to go the extra mile can now get helpful information from genetic and rare disorder databases.
One of the tests for trimethylaminuria is a urine test for elevated levels of trimethylamine.
A similar test can be used to identify carriers of this condition - those individuals who carry one copy of a mutated gene but do not have symptoms. In this case, the person would be given a high dose of choline (one of the precursors of trimethylamine) and then have their urine tested for elevated levels of trimethylamine.
There also is a DNA test that can detect the genetic defect.
[edit] Treatment
Currently, there is no cure and treatment options are limited. Although there is no perfect cure for trimethylaminuria, it is possible for some people with this condition to live relatively normal, healthy lives without the fear of being shunned because of their unpleasant odor. Getting tested is an important first step. Ways of reducing the odor include:
Avoiding foods such as eggs, legumes, certain meats, fish, and foods that contain choline, nitrogen, and sulfur.
Taking low doses of antibiotics to reduce the amount of bacteria in the gut.
Using soaps with a moderate pH, between 5.5 and 6.5.
At least one study[4] has suggested that the daily intake of charcoal and/or copper chlorophyllin may be of significant use in improving the quality of life of individuals suffering from TMAU, the success rates vary:
85% of people tested completely lost their "fishy" odor.
10% partially lost their odor.
5%, though, kept the scent.
However, whilst they may be beneficial in some cases, many people in trimethylaminuria support groups who have tried charcoal and copper chlorophyllin have reported disappointing results.
Also helpful are:
Behavioral counseling to help with depression and other psychological symptoms.
Genetic counseling to better understand their condition.
[edit] Genetics
Trimethylaminuria has an autosomal recessive pattern of inheritance.Most cases of trimethylaminuria appear to be inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern, which means two copies of the gene in each cell are altered. Most often, the parents of an individual with an autosomal recessive disorder are carriers of one copy of the altered gene. Carriers may have mild symptoms of trimethylaminuria or experience temporary episodes of fish-like body odor.
Mutations in the FMO3 gene, which is found on the long arm of chromosome 1, cause trimethylaminuria. The FMO3 gene makes an enzyme that breaks down nitrogen-containing compounds from the diet, including trimethylamine. This compound is produced by bacteria in the intestine as they digest proteins from eggs, meat, soy, and other foods. Normally, the FMO3 enzyme converts fishy-smelling trimethylamine into trimethylamine N-oxide which has no odor. If the enzyme is missing or its activity is reduced because of a mutation in the FMO3 gene, trimethylamine is not broken down and instead builds up in the body. As the compound is released in a person's sweat, urine, and breath, it causes the strong odor characteristic of trimethylaminuria. Researchers believe that stress and diet also play a role in triggering symptoms.
There are more than 40 known mutations associated with TMAU.[5][6] Loss-of-function mutations, nonsense mutations, and missense mutations are three of the most common. Nonsense and missense mutations cause the most severe phenotypes. Although FMO3 mutations account for most known cases of trimethylaminuria, some cases are caused by other factors. A fish-like body odor could result from an excess of certain proteins in the diet or from an increase in bacteria that normally break down trimethylamine in the digestive system. A few cases of the disorder have been identified in adults with liver damage caused by hepatitis.
The evolution of the FMO3 gene has recently been studied including the evolution of some mutations associated with TMAU
Fish use their nose and so do I, so I guess I do smell like fish.