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I'm on birth control pill and my period was over a week ago.. wondering why it smells like my period still (no blood, just creamy white discharge)?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Mixture: of old blood with vaginal and cervical mucous. Warm water or baking soda douche , avoid tight thong-type underwear and have discharge evaluated with a bacterial culture by your GYN.

Dr Duncan m.d. agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

I'm on birth control pill and my period was over a week ago.. wondering why it smells like my period still (no blood, just creamy white discharge)?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Duncan m.d. agreed

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