When I got my Mirena, my discharge became thick and white, but not smelly or itchy. I tested negative for yeast and BV multiple times, and the docs assured me that the discharge fell under the range of normal, even if it wasn't normal for me. Instead, one doc pointed out, the presence of the IUD (or maybe the strings?) can change the consistency of discharge.

So this sounds normal to me, however annoying and surprising. You may try drinking more water and see if that makes a difference.

Well, I'm joining you with the TMI... I was on the pill for approximately five years before I had to cease taking hormonal birth control because some tests revealed that I have some risks for blood clot and stroke that don't play well with HBC. That was approximately two months ago and I have now had my Paragard for approximately one month (it took a while to get the appointment for the Paragard insertion so I had a month where we relied on condoms, but I had to stop taking the pill the day they got the test results).

While I was on the HBC my discharge changed with my cycle. As I got nearer to my period it became thicker and gave off a more distinct smell. It always stayed white, like you're explaining, and it also formed into white pools around the base of my partner's penis. He never seemed to mind it (the smell or the accumulation), but I was actively displeased.

I had been on the HBC for so many years, though, that I just thought that was my normal discharge leading up to my period, so when I switched to a non-hormonal method and it dissipated and disappeared I was surprised and thrilled. I guess this doesn't really shed light on your situation, but I think what I experienced is the same as what you're describing and the only thing that changed when it went away was the hormones. Were you on a different kind of HBC prior to the Mirena?

The same thing has been true for me the five years I've had Mirena... I never needed lube during sex before it, and it is thicker and whiter now. It's apparently normal enough though?

[I'm 34, NP, Mirena for four months, HBC stopped ten years before starting Mirena]

I had a very similar experience...discharge got thicker and whitish starting around month 3. This sometimes happened to me at certain points in my menstrual cycle, too. I think it's very normal, and as knittinggoddess suggests, drinking more water might help reduce the odor if you are concerned about it. (I notice that if I am dehydrated my body secretes stuff that smells like whatever I last ate...or...you know...coffee.)

To me, itch + funny smell (not just more intense smell) + greenish discharge = a problem. I'm not a doc, but what you are describing sounds normal to me.

I have had the Mirena for 4 years. I have the same issue as all you mentioned, the white stuff. I have tested negetive for BV or Yeast. The white discharge has no smell and there is no itching. However it doesn't taste very well. At the first round of sex there will be white stuff around the base of the penis. I figured it mostly gather around the rope of my IUD so I try to put my finger in and dig them out, but I have to do it like 20 times to get most of it and do it every 2 days as it builds up again so fast. I love my Mirena, very convenient and has stopped my periods but I hate the white stuff, I didn't have them prior to my IUD.

I have been going crazy trying to figure out what the hell this is. My doctor said I’m perfectly healthy and my lady is fine nothing looks unusual but this discharge is annoying!! I’ve had my iud for four years and have been considering taking it out because of this but now that I️ see I️ M not the only one I’m sooooll HAPPY. I’ve been tested for BV and Yeast and they come back negative. It’s not smelly or itchy, it’s just plain white. I freaked out when I️ first saw it I try to stay away from caffeine and drink lots of water and also up my intake on yogurt as Well as fruits and vegetables. I’m really going to plan a visit to take this thing out.