Boric acid suppositories are a popular home remedy for recurrent vaginitis. Many women use them after standard treatments have failed to get rid of a yeast infection or BV.
Borax suppository for bv help balance your vagina’s pH, which is important for preventing a recurrence of infections like bacterial vaginosis (BV) or yeast infection. It’s a non-prescription alternative to antibiotic treatment, and can also help you manage your symptoms after menstruation or during a period when you’re taking an IUD.
The boric acid in the suppositories reduces the number of harmful bacteria that cause vaginal infections and irritability, which is why it’s so effective for recurrent BV or yeast. But it’s important to remember that boric acid strips the vagina of its “good” bacteria, so you need to be careful not to overuse it.
Can I use a boric acid suppository to treat trichomoniasis
While there isn’t much research on this, there is some evidence that an acidic environment can help to protect against trichmoniasis, a sexually transmitted infection caused by Trichomonas vaginalis. But if you do want to try it, your doctor may need to prescribe antibiotics for trichomoniasis first as well.
How does it work?
As a vaginal suppository, boric acid works by killing bacteria and breaking down the cellular waste that makes up the bacteria’s environment. It also helps to improve your body’s ability to break down the toxins that can build up in your body and lead to infection.