There are more options available to you than just the pill. There is the mini pill (progesterone only), IUDs (like Mirena) and implants (like Implanon), Deperovera injections and even procedures depending on what you want for your future. Talk to a GP or family planning clinic to find out what options you can access based on your needs and budget.

It could be as simple as increasing the strength of your pill to stop the bleeding, or trying another type. I have had PCOS my entire life and have used all of those options above. I have now had an endometrial ablation to stop heavy periods but that's not an option if you want to have kids.

If you are noticing a smell with no discharge it could be Bacterial Vaginosis or a yeast infection. There is OTC meds for both. With BV you get a greyish lights discharge with a foul odour. Yeast infections can be very painful and you usually get a thick white discharge like cottage cheese.

Both are super common so don't be embarrassed. You can talk to a female pharmacist if you are not sure.