What Causes Thick White Vaginal Discharge While On Mirena?

Posted on Tue, 29 Dec 2015

Question: Hi,
I have the mirena coil in about 18 months now, and in the last two weeks I've noticed an increase in discharge,(thick white but no smell, there is a slight itch).
I weight train and am involved in martial arts every evening. I have also changed my diet.

Is this normal to happen so long after insertion?

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Needs management, Infection is likely. Mirena can precipitate

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking

I read your question and i understand your concern. Thick white discharge, with slight itch is not normal and indicates genital tract infection like cervicitis, vaginitis, BV etc. Now discharge after 18 months of mirena insertion means mirena is not the only reason although IUD always facilitates an infection. Recent coitus, poor hygiene etc might have caused it with mirena playing a role of augmenting it.

Irrespective of how you got it, more important is how to manage it. So get genital swabs, get the discharge assessed and analysed for the cause. If need be your doctor may take out mirena for prompt recovery and advise you with alternative mode of contraception. Adapt good toilet and coital habits, keep the groin hair free. Use some hypoallergenic hygiene gel and rinse it like shampoo over genitals for symptoms relief .

Talk to your ObGyn and let them sort it out for you. I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and don't forget to close the discussion please.

Regards
Khan

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