Several factors may contribute to what causes urine to smell, and most of them mean you should consult your doctor, according to the National Institutes of Health. The reasons your urine has a strong odor include: -Foods, medications and vitamins can all potentially cause your urine to smell. For example, eating asparagus or pineapple can both change your urine's odor in different ways. -Dehydration can leave the urine more concentrated, so it takes on more of an ammonia-like smell.
Other causes of vaginal discharge. In uncommon scenarios, vaginal discharge after menopause could be a symptom of a more serious condition, such as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) or certain types of cancer. If vaginal discharge doesn't clear up soon or is accompanied by pain, go to your gynecologist.
Vaginal discharge may result from infection with: 1  Yeast, also called Candida, a type of fungi that is part of the normal flora of human skin but can also cause infections. 2  Gardnerella, a type of bacteria found normally in the female genital tract that is the cause of bacterial vaginosis.