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Suggest Medicine To Stop Producing Mucus After Coil Fitting

I had a coil fitted around a year ago, its great, but i have started producing far too much mucus and i am upset and embarassed about it! it is ruining my sex life, can i take something to stop it happening? i am very healthy, i have had no children, and i dont smoke. I am 47 years old! please help me, i really dont want to go to my GP!
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hallow Dear,

I would have appreciated had you mentioned what type of coil you have got in your body. There are two types of coils - copper coil and hormonal coil. In fact hormonal coil reduces the vaginal discharge. Copper coil is known to increase vaginal secretions in some cases.

In fact at the age of 47, vagina is more dry.

Increased vaginal secretion is from the uterus and mostly due to the reaction of the uterus to the copper coil inside. However, the possibility of infection should not be ignored; however it will more likely cause yellowish foul smelling discharge. Vaginal infection (bacterial vaginosis) also causes increased mucous discharge. Increased discharge due to bacterial infection will require a course of antibiotics treatment. If the coil is the source of infection, it needs to be removed.

Please report to your Gynaecologist to find out an evidence of infection and treatment if it is found.

If the coil is making you so uncomfortable, you may get it removed and opt for other suitable contraceptive method more suitable for you with the advice of your Gynaecologist.

I hope this helps you.

Dr. Nishikant Shrotri
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Suggest Medicine To Stop Producing Mucus After Coil Fitting

Hallow Dear, I would have appreciated had you mentioned what type of coil you have got in your body. There are two types of coils - copper coil and hormonal coil. In fact hormonal coil reduces the vaginal discharge. Copper coil is known to increase vaginal secretions in some cases. In fact at the age of 47, vagina is more dry. Increased vaginal secretion is from the uterus and mostly due to the reaction of the uterus to the copper coil inside. However, the possibility of infection should not be ignored; however it will more likely cause yellowish foul smelling discharge. Vaginal infection (bacterial vaginosis) also causes increased mucous discharge. Increased discharge due to bacterial infection will require a course of antibiotics treatment. If the coil is the source of infection, it needs to be removed. Please report to your Gynaecologist to find out an evidence of infection and treatment if it is found. If the coil is making you so uncomfortable, you may get it removed and opt for other suitable contraceptive method more suitable for you with the advice of your Gynaecologist. I hope this helps you. Dr. Nishikant Shrotri