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Do Birth Control Pills Cause Excess Urination And Discharge?

Hi, I am 39 years old, been on birth control pills to help with endometriosis (which has helped). I forget to take them on a fairly regular basis and now I am almost 3 weeks late for my period. I took a home pregnancy test I got at the dollar store about a week ago and it came up negative. But in the meantime, I'm exhausted almost all the time (except at night sometimes), I'm urinating much more frequently than usual and I've had some other symptoms that make me think I may be pregnant (increased discharge, more emotional than usual). Is there a specific test that is more accurate than others? And if I don't get my period soon, when should I see a doctor? What else could this be from? I feel like i may be pregnant (and it would be a blessing), also, Ive heard stories of women continuing to get negative test results for up to a month or 2 after a missed period. Any suggestions would be appreciated! Thank you! Beth
Tue, 16 Feb 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you are wondering if birth control pills cause excess urination and discharge . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to certain reasons like caffeinated or alcoholic beverages , diabetes , vaginal infection or UTI . But in your case the symptoms are probably due birth controll pills as its side effects . I would suggest you to consult gynecologist for proper diagnosis . Doctor may order urine test along with ultrasound and taking history . Doctor may alter the dose or prescribe substitute . Doctor may also refer you to urologist for UTI .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Do Birth Control Pills Cause Excess Urination And Discharge?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you are wondering if birth control pills cause excess urination and discharge . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to certain reasons like caffeinated or alcoholic beverages , diabetes , vaginal infection or UTI . But in your case the symptoms are probably due birth controll pills as its side effects . I would suggest you to consult gynecologist for proper diagnosis . Doctor may order urine test along with ultrasound and taking history . Doctor may alter the dose or prescribe substitute . Doctor may also refer you to urologist for UTI . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari