 [ Symptoms ] why am i having stinky white thick vaginal discharge around the time of my period without any burning or itching  i am taking an oral contraceptive the generic form of seasonique so i have a period every 3 months after the first month when i would normally have my period i am plagued with this horribly smelly thick white vaginal discharge without any burning or itching i talked to my doctor and she said it was my birth control and i need to start taking something else before i had this information i kept getting antiboitics and antifungals should i keep taking them for my problem until i swap bc [ Disease ] hi it may be early signs of malaise and viral synovitis  arthritis u can take rest drink plenty of fluids and anti inflammatory tablets gastritis may be a cause of headache try taking antacids and local gels if symptoms do not improve consult a nearby doctor and get the necessary blood investigations done thanks