1610s, from Low German, from Middle Low German Swede, back-formed from a source akin to Old English SweoÃ°eod, literally Swede-people, from Sweon (plural) Swedes (Old Norse, Old Swedish Sviar), called by the Romans Suiones, probably from Proto-Germanic *sweba free, independent, or else from *geswion kinsman..
Symptoms & Signs. Vaginal odor is typically from inflammation of the vaginal area. Inflammation of the vaginal area can occur because of poor hygiene but is often a result of infection in or around the vagina. A common infection that can cause vaginal odor is overgrowth of the normal vaginal bacteria to cause bacterial vaginosis. The sexually transmitted disease trichinosis can cause vaginal odor. Uncommon causes of vaginal odor include cancers and an abnormal passageway between the rectum and vagina (rectovaginal fistula).
A womanâs vagina normally has a mild odor, but inflammation or infection of the vagina or cervix can result in an unusually strong, persistent or bad vaginal smell that is often described as a fish-like odor. Vaginal odor can result from a variety of conditions and diseases that include:Overgrowth and imbalance of certain microorganisms, such as bacteria or yeast that normally live in the vagina in a certain balance. This is called bacterial vaginosis.Sexually transmitted diseases.The most common cause of vaginal odor is bacterial vaginosis (BV), which is characterized by an overgrowth of certain bacteria in the vagina. In most cases, BV does not lead to complications, but it can increase a womanâs chances of developing a sexually transmitted disease.exually transmitted diseases. The most common cause of vaginal odor is bacterial vaginosis (BV), which is characterized by an overgrowth of certain bacteria in the vagina. In most cases, BV does not lead to complications, but it can increase a womanâs chances of developing a sexually transmitted disease.