WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for January, 2001: Re: Discharge & BCP

Re: Discharge & BCP

From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 31 Jan 2001 23:27:27 -0600 (CST)

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At Wed, 31 Jan 2001, Julia wrote: >
>For the last several months, I have noticed more and more discharge. It
>has no odor and is usually clear, white or yellowish. I had wet prep in
>December which was normal. I have read that birth control pills can
>cause inflammation in the cervical area. Can it also cause an increase
>in cervical mucus due to the inflammation? If so, is there a better
>BCP's for this (I am on Ortho Tri-cyclen {for PCOS})?
>
>Thank You for your time!
>Julia

Julia, The pill can certainly increase the amount of "normal" vaginal discharge in some women. This is likely secondary to the estrogen effects of the pill. If it is bothersome, you could certainly try another pill formulation but I would be afraid you would have a similar response... Lynn

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Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
Missoula, Montana

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