I also have this vagina odor. I take baths constantly and it seems like it still smells funny. Sometimes I think its me sweating down there, thats why it smells. My legs rub alot, could that be a factor? It even smells after sex. Why? How do I stop this

First, the Pap test issue. Though doctors recommend a woman begin getting Pap tests once she begins having intercourse there is no set time. It would certainly be wise for you to get one though since you may be worrying about something that doesn't exist. The Pap test is a good way to know the health of the cervix, and at your age it is very unlikely that anything would be wrong with the cells of the cervix. It is important to get a baseline measure though, so you can relax and your doctor knows what your normal cervix looks like. A Pap smear can also detect if you have HPV, a commonly spread virus that can cause cervical cancer, BUT can be treated if caught early. These are reasons for you to start having a regular Pap test.There is nothing about this test that can tell you whether you can or can't have children.

Your irregular periods also suggest that you should see a doctor to help you identify what causes the irregularity. I assume you are not taking any hormonal method of contraception as these methods often create more regularity in menstrual periods.It would not be unusual at all for you to be stressed over the death of your mother, and miss a period for several months. This suggests along with the other irregularity of periods that it may be a hormonal issue, and that can be easily cleared up.

Since you want to have children, it would be very wise for you to have a good gynecological check up that includes the Pap test and talking with the doctor about your irregular periods. You are more likely to need help with those, than any worry over what a Pap test might show.

As far as knowing for sure that you can or can't have children, it would be good for you to make sure you are in the best of health. No one can predict whether children will be easy or difficult to have. Many people share your view, and want to be sure to have children. The best chance you have is to take good care of yourself, starting now.

As far as the smell from the vagina, we all have a natural vaginal odor that is unique to each of us. It is possible that you have a vaginal infection such as a yeast infection that may be making you smell more than what you normally would. A vaginal infection is often not contracted from sex but from changes in the vaginal environment due to antibiotics a person takes, or to douching or wearing tight clothes that keeps the vaginal environment dry or closed up. This would be another reason for you to see a doctor - he/she can recommend a cream to clear up any infection you may have. Most of us, have had several infections in our lifetime because it is a common condition since the vagina is warm, dark and moist - a perfect environment for infection. YOu mentioned it smells after sex, well it is supposed to. You have just mixed the fluids of your partner with yours, and that will create an odor.

Please feel free to write and ask more questions if you have them, and I hope that you will help yourself be ready for children by visit that doctor soon!

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