Do Boric Acid Suppositories Work?
Boric Acid Is an Effective Treatment for Yeast Infections. Doctors Recommend Using It as a Second-Line Treatment When Other Antifungal Medications Are Not...
Boric acid is an effective treatment for yeast infections. Doctors recommend using it as a second-line treatment when other antifungal medications are not working. Boric acid works by preventing Candida fungi from growing. The acid is available as vaginal suppositories.
How long does it take for boric acid suppositories to work for BV?
Participants who used the boric acid along with the usual treatment had an 88 percent cure rate at seven weeks, and a 92 percent cure rate at 12 weeks. The authors of the study suggest that boric acid might work by removing bacterial mucus from the vagina.
What are the side effects of boric acid suppositories?
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Vaginal boric acid side effects
- new or worsening symptoms (itch, vaginal discharge, etc);
- vaginal burning sensation;
- high fever; or.
- symptoms that go away and come back.
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