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December 9th, 2010
I had an iud put in sept 16 my doctor explained i would have a discharge along with this... but she never said anything about a discharge with an awful odor its not a fishy smell but a weird indescribable odor my discharge is an off white yellowish color.. is this from the iud or something else causing it? the smell worsens during my period its almost unbarable i do not have any other symptoms no painful urination itching burning painful intercourse just the discharge and odor i also have been treated for bv and the problem continues can u give me your thought on this thanks.


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replied December 10th, 2010
Birth Control Answer A17691
Hi,
Welcome to ehealthforum.
The whitish-yellowish discharge with odor suggests chances of infection. It could be due to introduction of infection while putting in the IUD, you should consider requesting your gynecologist for a test done on the discharge to identify infective agent (a smear test and a culture sensitivity test). This time get your partner also treated simultaneously to prevent chances of re-infection.
Take care.



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