Can food affect the smell of women's discharge?

Q: Can food affect the smell of women's discharge?
A: There is anecdotal evidence that the scents of certain foods -- including garlic, onions, and asparagus -- crop up in your most private areas. "When foods are broken down, they're absorbed into the bloodstream, and some of their compounds can be secreted through glands all over your body, including your vagina,"  Some patients claim that eating sweet, acidic fruits such as pineapples and oranges improves their scent south of the border. However, as of yet there aren't any scientific studies to back up the idea that what you eat affects your aroma down below.


Q: My urine sometimes has a strong odor. What's causing it?

A: There are several culprits that cause pungent pee. You may be dehydrated, which makes urine more concentrated and odorous, Foods such as garlic and asparagus as well as certain vitamins and medications are other common but harmless causes. But if those have all been ruled out, a urinary-tract infection may be to blame, even if you lack typical symptoms like burning and frequent urination.

Q: Why do I get tired when I have my period?

A: Feeling lethargic during menstruation is a normal result of the plunge in the hormone estrogen that occurs during this point in your cycle. "Your energy level should return within a few days, when estrogen levels start increasing again," 

However, if the fatigue lasts longer than that or by tired you mean that you're totally wiped out all week, there's probably another cause. "You may be suffering from iron-deficiency anemia, especially if you have very heavy periods,".