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What Causes Delayed Periods, Clear And Stringy Vaginal Discharge And Spotting?

My menstral cycle has always been off by being one or two days late my entire life. I ve had a copper IUD for 6 months now. Prior to that (with a year break in between) I had Mirena for 5 years. My history: I have one miscarriage, three children, and one abortion. In that order. I hate having to worry about extremely late periods. Which I ve had twice, being up to 4-6 days late with paraguard already. So this month I calculated my cycle to be 4 days later than last month. But I still haven t had my cycle. I m 2 days past my 4 day leeway. I figured it was nothing until tonight I had a very noticeable amount of clear, odorless, stringy discharge (for me it was a large amount). Which is odd because I ve never had and/or noticed the notorious ovulation discharge before. Four days ago I had a single light spotting. 6 days prior to that I also had single light spotting as well. I have been sexually active throughout all this time. Is this normal? Am I just being paranoid? And if so, what can I do to ease my mind when these occasions arise? What is the actual likelyhood of a pregnancy with paraguard? Should I use a second form of birth control?
Mon, 23 Mar 2020
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Hello

The clear discharge with delayed periods with copper intrauterine device of birth control indicates vaginal infection or secondary pH changes rather than pregnancy. My guidelines at present:
- Drink more liquids
- Vaginal hygiene care
- Urinary alkaliser as potassium chloride
- Prebiotic support with fresh yogurt and lacto bacillus tablets
- Prescription of anti fungal as fluconazole (200 mg)antibiotic as metronidazole or else with your OBGYN
- Avoid sexual intercourse at present till recovery

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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What Causes Delayed Periods, Clear And Stringy Vaginal Discharge And Spotting?

Hello The clear discharge with delayed periods with copper intrauterine device of birth control indicates vaginal infection or secondary pH changes rather than pregnancy. My guidelines at present: - Drink more liquids - Vaginal hygiene care - Urinary alkaliser as potassium chloride - Prebiotic support with fresh yogurt and lacto bacillus tablets - Prescription of anti fungal as fluconazole (200 mg)antibiotic as metronidazole or else with your OBGYN - Avoid sexual intercourse at present till recovery Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon