Can boric acid help with a yeast infection?

By Swindon Link - 13 July 2021

Health and Beauty

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The boric acid capsules have been known as an antiseptic for a long time, treating wounds, cuts, and scratches for centuries. The big surprise was when researchers figured out that they can be used on other conditions and bacterial vaginosis as an adjuvant to the usual treatment.

Boric acid is effective for other medical conditions, too, but it is a little bit trickier to decide when it’s the time to use them. We recommend always checking with your doctor before starting a new treatment to be sure that it perfectly fits your medical condition.

Lately, many people have started wondering if boric acid capsules are the proper treatment for yeast infections, too. 

In this article, we will study the effects of boric acid on yeasts. We will try and figure out how treatment with this substance should be followed and what you can do to prevent this medical condition in the first place.

Boric acid can be easily found in drugstores, and it does not require a medical prescription, being an off-the-counter medicine. Some people choose to buy it in a solid state and prepare the capsules themselves, but you should pay attention to the recommended dosage if you choose to do so. 

Yeast is a common fungus naturally found in the human body in small amounts. It can be found in the mouth, throat, and vagina, and it usually does not cause any harm as the immune system can cope with it. If an imbalance happens, yeast can experience overgrowth, and it can cause severe complications and illness.

Doctors usually choose to treat yeast infections with antifungal medicine. However, lately, some strains of yeasts have shown drug resistance to this treatment, and they have become much more difficult to cure. That’s when boric acid comes in!

Boric acid is the perfect choice for treating these recurrent yeast infections! In the proper dosage, studies have shown that boric acid suppositories inserted once a day for two weeks are effective against yeast infections, too!

Make sure always to get the approval of your health care provider to use these boric acid capsules. Your doctor should advise you on what brands to use and the drug dosage that you need to treat your medical condition. Here are some tips and tricks that we recommend you to follow: 

  • Always wash your hands with warm water and soap before touching the capsule to ensure that your hands are clean and free from bacteria.

  • To insert the capsule more efficiently, you should be seated in a specific position to make it easier for you to adjust the angle. The most straightforward place to do that is to lie down on a bed with your knees bent, but some women prefer to stand up with a leg on a chair.

  • The capsule should be inserted as far as possible without causing discomfort.

  • After you inserted the boric acid suppository, wash your hands with warm water and soap.

Some experts recommend wearing a panty liner after the insertion of the suppository because it can cause leakage. Almost all the boric acid suppositories available on the market require one dose per day. Still, according to the severity of the infection, your doctor can advise you to insert up to 2 capsules per day. 

The capsules should be inserted at the same hour each day, that’s why many women choose to use them before bedtime as it is more convenient this way. Also, lying in bed prevents unwanted leakage from happening since it takes some time for the capsule to dissolve. The boric acid suppositories can be used during your period, too, but you should refrain from using tampons and switch to pads while using them.

Besides their effectiveness, many women have praised boric acid suppositories because of their affordable price, too! You can find them at any drugstore, and they are usually safe to use! However, some people have experienced side-effects, such as:

  • A burning sensation at the entrance of the vagina

  • Discomfort

  • Urticaria

  • Discharge

If these symptoms last more than a day, you should stop following the treatment. Schedule an appointment with your health care provider and discuss other treatment options. Also, do not use boric acid suppositories if you have the following symptoms or conditions:

  • In pregnancy, boric acid suppositories should not be used as they could have harmful effects on the fetus

  • If you have cuts or wounds in the vaginal area

  • If you have experienced fever

  • If you suffer from heart disease

Boric acid should only be used as a suppository and never ingested orally as it can be fatal. Do not apply this acid on open wounds, and make sure to always consult your doctor before starting any kind of treatment.

After getting the doctor’s approval, you should read the medicine’s prescription and follow the given instructions. If the treatment comes with an applicator, make sure to dispose of it after each use.

Yeast infections are among the most common disorders, with more than 86% of women experiencing them at least once in their lifetime. The good thing is that they are usually pretty easy to treat, but lately, researchers have found an increase in recurrent yeast infections caused by drug-resistant strains of yeast.

These infections do not respond to usual antifungal medications, and boric acid is the next to-go move that doctors use to treat this medical condition.

We hope that this little piece of advice might come in handy for you! Because of its pH that is closer to the natural vaginal pH, boric acid has been considered one of the safest alternatives to drugs. People who are fond of alternative medicine have been using boric acid suppositories for a long time, and they have nothing but praises for this treatment!

 

 

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