Replied By Tonya (Okinawa, Japan) on 05/22/2008
Bacterial Vaginosis Remedies: HELP!!!! Where in the world would I get Boric Acid from? I looked here at the BX and the Commisary and neither one of these places have it. Since we are overseas, I wouldn't know where else to look. I bought Folic Acid, Acidophilus, Aspirin and Hydrogen Peroxide tonight and I will begin trying these remedies as I have fought with BV for years and I've about had it! I'm getting desperate for anything to work at this point. I will listen to anything! Any feedback is great! Thank you! ~TonyaReplied By Michele (Atlanta, GA) on 06/02/2008
Please be careful about the Boric Acid....it really only helps with a Yeast Infection...from my experience.Replied By Tina (Hull, MA) on 10/06/2008
Hi, I have always been given boric acid by my gyn for bv. I've never used it for yeast.Replied By Dee (Wixom, Michigan, United States) on 12/22/2011
FYI - C-Boric acid capsules are now being prescribed by Gynecologists specializing in BV. It had previously been "an oldie but goodie" cure used for recurrent yeast infections (particularly in diabetic patients unable to take azole drugs). The pharmacist explained to me that it actually works to kill both yeast and bacteria (if used until the infection is completely gone) because nothing can live in boric acid for very long.