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).
The most common cause of unpleasant feminine odors is bacterial vaginosis, or BV. Doctors are still unsure of what causes BV, but it occurs when the âbadâ bacteria overtakes the âgoodâ bacteria in the vagina. The most common symptoms of BV include: A âfishyâ or foul vaginal smell. Green or gray, watery discharge.