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You probably have some type of vaginal infection and should be evaulated by a medical practitioner. It could be a sexually transmitted infection, but it might also be bacterial vaginosis or BV. BV is the name of a condition in women where the normal balance of bacteria in the vagina is disrupted and replaced by an overgrowth of certain bacteria.  It is sometimes accompanied by discharge, odor, pain, itching, or burning. Vaginal ring use does increase the risk of vaginal infections in some women. Antibiotic use can also cause vaginal infections. To find out the cause, see a doctor.