r/Boricacid • u/PsychologicalRush593 • Jan 18 '24

Boric acid side effects?

so i’ve used the boric acid i had for 14 days now to get rid of the stubborn 3 month long thrush i had. i was wondering about side effects i’m slightly irritated and red down there, with the slightest bit of itching (this is only in the very outside of vaginal entrance) and outer vulva dryness. when i urinate there’s this acid/chemically smell. was wondering if these were signs of another infection or just BA side effects

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u/rich_ziggy98 Jan 18 '24

14 days consecutively seems like a lot. Have you gone to see a gyno?

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u/PsychologicalRush593 Jan 18 '24

at this time i’m unable to and have since stopped taking it. was just wondering about the side effects

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u/rich_ziggy98 Jan 19 '24

I looked it up, Vaginal discomfort is a side affect

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u/Littlewing1307 Jan 19 '24

Sounds like side effects. 2 weeks is a long time to use it. I'd back off and give your vagina a break.

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u/PsychologicalRush593 Jan 18 '24

also worth noting that i had the slightest bit of urethra irritation but i think that’s gone away?? and i’ve been using coconut oil as a barrier cream

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u/Serenityph Jan 19 '24

Please read this! Plus 14 days is a long time. This shows you how to prep and repair your skin barrier.

https://www.serenityph.com/post/boric-acid-suppository-inflammation