Can birth control cause bad smell discharge?
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Over 30% of women in the U.S. between ages 14 and 49 have had bacterial vaginosis (BV), a common cause of foul-smelling discharge. It's a common concern, therefore, whether birth control can cause bad smell discharge. The reality is that while birth control itself does not directly cause a foul odor, some types can alter the vaginal environment and increase the risk of infections that do.
