A 18-year-old female asked:
is it normal to have increased vaginal discharge around your period & while on the pill?
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Dr. Edward Jacobs answered
46 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Possibly: The pill frequently causes a change in a woman's vaginal discharge, but the discharge may also be a sign of an abnormal infection and should be checked by your health care provider, especially if it has a foul or fishy odor or causes vaginal irritation or itching.
Answered on Sep 28, 2016
Dr. Michael Klein answered
21 years experience Family Medicine
Yes: Some people have increased discharge at different or consistent times of their menstrual cycle. It is not uncommon for there to be some change in vaginal discharge with a new pill. If the discharge is increasing, concerning, associated with an odor or discomfort, however, it would always be worth seeing a doctor who can test for simple treatable causes such as yeast or bv.
Answered on Mar 11, 2016
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Mikael Brisinger answered
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VERY common: Unless you're pregnant there's nothing to worry about. Brown discharge is just old blood. Nothing bad. Keep taking the pills.
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