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 change in odor can signal a problem. Odor can also come from the bacteria that naturally accumulates during your period. When youâre bleeding, you retain moisture in the vagina, Dr. Shirazian says, which can lead to secondary vaginal infections like bacterial vaginosis, which has a strong, fishy odor..