Unfortunately, whenever there is a vaginal discharge an odor is likely to ensue.
The real problem is that bacterial vaginosis (BV) is more common than you might be led to believe so a foul odor is going to be present until you treat the underlying condition.
Whenever you need to ask how to get rid of fishy smell vaginal odor and/or discharge, chances are it is a case of BV.
The first thing to do is make sure you are not doing anything to make the condition worse! Many women are tempted to shower and scrub their vaginal area with scented soaps.
That is one of the worst things to do! It is by far better to use plain water or to take a warm bath diluted with white vinegar.
BV is caused by an imbalance in friendly to harmful bacteria, one of the causes being an upset in the vaginal pH balance.
If you are tempted to douche and just will not feel clean without it, stay away from commercial products that are scented.
A good old fashioned white vinegar and warm water douche will not aggravate the condition and will help to restore the natural acidic environment.
Believe it or not, vinegar will not make you smell sour but it will help to eliminate the bad bacteria that cause the fishy smell.
Stay away from perfumed sprays as they are also known to make the condition worse.
Wash the area with plain water and you should see an improvement in a matter of a few days.