Birth control pills arranged in a blister pack on a wooden bedside table next to a glass of water and a calendar, symbolizing tracking medication and managing discharge related to birth control.
Starting or switching birth-control pills shifts your hormones, and that can change how much discharge you have and its texture. On its own, that's usually a normal adjustment.
Clear, white or slightly yellowish discharge that's odorless or only mildly scented is typical, and the amount and consistency naturally shift through the month.
Get checked if you notice a new color, itching or irritation, a strong or foul odor, or a sudden dramatic change in pattern - those can signal an infection rather than a hormone shift.
Discharge is a normal bodily function, and there's nothing embarrassing about bringing it up. Your provider would rather you ask than worry.
The Center for Women's Health and Wellness (Dr. Susan Fox) in Miami can review your symptoms and adjust your dosage or suggest an alternative if the pill isn't sitting right.