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What Causes White Vaginal Discharge While On Birth Control Pills?

I am currently taking birth control pills. My partner and I have not been having sexual intercourse for 3 months now. I am experiencing white discharges without odor but with itching. The itching is not intense. It goes off then returns again. Do I have infection?
Tue, 26 Dec 2017
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The contraceptive pill you are taking is called a combined oral contraceptive pill, containing two different hormones, namely oestrogen and a synthetic form of progesterone known as a progestagen.

It is often the case that the oestrogen component will gradually increase the amount of lubricating secretion within the vagina as it stimulates the glands that are found there.

Provided the discharge is not itchy or irritating, there is certainly no infection present, and it is likely to be the Pill that has caused it.

In many cases this is a welcome side effect of the Pill, since many women tend to suffer from vaginal dryness without it. It is a similar effect to that seen in pregnancy when oestrogen levels rise naturally.

Any kind of infection, either of a bacterial or fungal nature, ie thrush, would almost always cause discomfort, burning or itching.

If the amount of secretion is excessive and it bothers you, you could be switched to a different kind of contraceptive pill with a stronger progestagen component and a weaker oestrogen component, or consider going on the mini-Pill, which only contains a progestagen.

This would have the opposite effect, causing vaginal dryness rather than vaginal secretion.

If you wanted to go one stage further, a simple vaginal swab test would confirm that no inflammation or infection is present.

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What Causes White Vaginal Discharge While On Birth Control Pills?

The contraceptive pill you are taking is called a combined oral contraceptive pill, containing two different hormones, namely oestrogen and a synthetic form of progesterone known as a progestagen. It is often the case that the oestrogen component will gradually increase the amount of lubricating secretion within the vagina as it stimulates the glands that are found there. Provided the discharge is not itchy or irritating, there is certainly no infection present, and it is likely to be the Pill that has caused it. In many cases this is a welcome side effect of the Pill, since many women tend to suffer from vaginal dryness without it. It is a similar effect to that seen in pregnancy when oestrogen levels rise naturally. Any kind of infection, either of a bacterial or fungal nature, ie thrush, would almost always cause discomfort, burning or itching. If the amount of secretion is excessive and it bothers you, you could be switched to a different kind of contraceptive pill with a stronger progestagen component and a weaker oestrogen component, or consider going on the mini-Pill, which only contains a progestagen. This would have the opposite effect, causing vaginal dryness rather than vaginal secretion. If you wanted to go one stage further, a simple vaginal swab test would confirm that no inflammation or infection is present. I hope you happy with information kindly rate it. thank you.