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Can birth control give you body odor?
Birth control pills can alter body odor perception, and women who take them may choose less biologically compatible mates. One’s gender and sexual preference affects their perception of body odor.
Can an IUD cause pH imbalance?
In copper IUD users an increase of the mean vaginal pH at all phases of the menstrual cycle was found. This increase was significant in all phases except early luteal phase.
How does Mirena affect your body?
Common side effects of Mirena IUD may include bleeding and spotting between periods, abdominal/pelvic pain and back pain. These often go away within a few months of insertion. Serious but rare Mirena side effects include device migration, perforation, pelvic inflammatory disease and ectopic pregnancy.
Can Estrogen cause body odor?
“Women experiencing hormonal fluctuations can certainly experience changes in their body odor,” says Dr. Dietz. “When estrogen levels drop during menopause, for example, the body often mistakes this as a sign that it’s overheating. This hormonal change then leads to excess sweating, which can contribute to body odor.
Can the IUD cause smelly discharge?
Although an IUD is effective at preventing pregnancy in the long term, it’s still a foreign object and may irritate sensitive tissue. Some people anecdotally report anything from brown to watery to smelly discharge with IUDs. While a range in discharge can be normal, some changes may be a sign of infection.
Does Mirena cause BV?
Users of the intrauterine device(IUD) may be at increased risk for bacterial vaginosis (BV).
Do you lose weight with Mirena?
Since Mirena and other hormonal IUDs use the progestin hormone instead of estrogen, some patients may experience weight gain or hair loss due to lower estrogen levels. Mirena weight gain and hair loss are uncommon and may be related to a number of other health issues, like stress or other illnesses.