Discharge on the pill?!
Question: I am on the pill, and I know this prevents you from ovulating. But if you aren't ovulating is it normal to still get quite a bit of discharge. Because I have been getting normal whitish discharge and am worried that this could mean bad news ?
Answers: I am on the pill, and I know this prevents you from ovulating. But if you aren't ovulating is it normal to still get quite a bit of discharge. Because I have been getting normal whitish discharge and am worried that this could mean bad news ?
no no this is totally fine. even though you do not ovulate, your body still cleans and regulates your uterus and vagina. this means that clear, white, or even yellowish discharge is totally and completely normal, and nothing is wrong with you or your pill. its simply lubrication. even if you have some brown or red discharge, this is normal on the pill and is called "spotting" (which could happen the first few months you are on it between cycles). hope this helps.
I agree with the first answer...you get discharge at all times of the month even if not ovulating, it's a self-cleaning mechanism. It's just a different sort of discharge when you're ovulating. Normally it's clear discharge at ovulation so your whitish discharge is normal, and probably means you aren't ovulating. The pill is pretty effective if you take it right.
Glands inside your vagina and cervix make small amounts of fluid. This fluid flows out of the vagina each day, carrying out old cells that have lined the vagina. This is your body's way of keeping your vagina healthy and clean. The discharge is usually clear or milky and doesn't smell bad.
The color and thickness of the discharge change with your monthly cycle. The discharge is thicker when you ovulate (when one of your ovaries releases an egg), when a woman is breastfeeding or when you're sexually excited.
Changes that may signal a problem include an increase in the amount of discharge, a change in the color or smell of the discharge, and irritation, itchiness or burning in or around your vagina. This is called vaginitis. A discharge that's stained with blood when you're not having your period could also be a sign of a problem. Some other types of infections such as yeast infection, bacterial vaginosis and trichomoniasis can also cause discharge that is usually accompanied by odor such as beer/yeast/fish.
I would recommend that if you have any of these signs or any concerns regarding this you consult with your doctor for a proper diagnosis and for proper treatment should you have anything other than just a normal vaginal discharge.
Good luck :)