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What Causes Excessive Vaginal Discharge While On Birth Control?
I ve been on birth control 4+ years so I rarely get my period and if I do its 3x max a year. This past 2 months Ive notice i have everyday cervical mucus, that sometimes would go away for a day or 2. 2 weeks ago I had bloody cervical mucus that I thought was my period because it lasted 3 days (regular flow). Didn t have any cervical mucus for a couple days, then all day I d have brown cervical mucus. Between those 2 weeks I was still producing cervical mucus. I am now having bloody cervical mucus again, that made me realize the first time was not a period just like now. EXTRA INFO -I haven t had a real period since march. -Before I got on BC my periods were very heavy and lasted 6 days or a little longer and never was every month -I haven t been pregnant -I initially was put on BC due to my period -Im 17 -I ve never noticed having cervical mucus
The excess discharge from the vagina is due to the hormonal content of birth control pills. They alter the hormonal levels of body and this is quite a normal phenomenon. Maintain good hygiene.
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Dr. Ajeet Singh, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Excessive Vaginal Discharge While On Birth Control?
Hi, The excess discharge from the vagina is due to the hormonal content of birth control pills. They alter the hormonal levels of body and this is quite a normal phenomenon. Maintain good hygiene. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care. Regards, Dr. Ajeet Singh, General & Family Physician