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Is it normal to smell your period?

Yep.Totally normal

Yes, it’s normal to notice the smell of your period. A mild metallic or musky scent is common, but a strong unpleasant odor with other symptoms is worth getting checked.

Period blood can have a mild metallic smell, and you may notice a musky scent from the mix of blood, vaginal fluids, and sweat. The smell can vary from cycle to cycle, and other people usually notice it less than you do.

A strong fishy or foul odor, especially with itching, burning, unusual discharge, or pelvic pain, isn’t typical. If that happens or the smell doesn’t go away after your period, check in with a healthcare professional.

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