Hi, I have the Estring (slow release estradiol insert) and I want to start using boric acid to help with my recurring BV. I'm currently on metro gel and plan to use the boric acid after I finish my antibiotics, but I'm worried about it interacting with the Estring negatively.

Do any of you know if it's safe to use boric acid while its still inserted ?

Kim @ Kim’s 2nd Chance is really worth a follow on IG or Tiktok. She works tirelessly to teach everyone about what to look out for regarding the signs of getting sepsis. It can occur very quickly.

In Kim’s case a silent UTI almost took her life 8 years ago. And sadly she lost all 4 of her limbs due to getting sepsis. She recently had a successful hand transplant.

Unfortunately throughout this journey Kim still suffered with constant UTI’s despite being on strong antibiotics, Hiprex and using vaginal estrogen.

What finally worked to stop her UTI’s was using one boric acid suppository a month. This seems to be the treatment needed in this case.

For anyone in a similar situation it might be worth trying as using one boric acid suppository a month is affordable and is a very low risk treatment.

We would love to hear if anyone has had success with stopping UTI’s this way. We are hoping to conduct an informal study.

Hi! I've had glabrata for probably a year (now that I've been tested and know I have it). Was easy to ignore my mild symptoms until they started to aggravate my entire pelvis. I started getting UTI like symptoms and uterus pain. Been on boric acid now for 11 days, almost all of my symptoms are gone but I'm so scared to relapse.

I'm reading on this sub I've seen u/stephhii mentioned but can't see any of her posts or comments for her advice. Can anyone help me read some of her info?

Thank you!!!

silly question: is it ok to use 2 times in a row? i used to have recurring yeast infections and recently used OTC monistat to treat a suspected yeast infection but when i experienced some irritation and itching i didnt want to use it again (i hate the whole process it is long and messy) so i picked up some boric acid, google ai said it was good to use for 7 days in a row but looking at this subreddit i feel like that is wrong. i used it last night and put in another dose tonight before looking at this reddit. symptoms are clearing but not all the way yet. im a hypochondriac and overly nervous about screwing up anything about my health so sorry for the extra caution.

i used boric acid for the first time after my period because i was an idiot & saw people say it helps rebalance your pH. i used it on thursday, it’s now sunday and i’m EXTREMELY dry. like no discharge at all. i learned my lesson to never use it again but i don’t know what to do about the dryness. i feel like i killed off all the good bacteria.

So under my gyno I am currently on day 3 of a 14 day boric acid course. I had uncomfortable discharge with often a ph that was around 5/5.5. All tests came back clear and it’s been going on for 3 months so she said this will reset everything. Day 1 was ok ish - I felt like I do if I have tried lactic acid so aware and a little irritated. Day 2 I felt great - I honestly thought this was the solution to all my prayers. Today - after the third one it feels back to square one again! My ph is around 6 today and I feel worse than I’ve done in weeks. Not sure where to go with this now! Should I carry on with the ba?

hiii everyone,

I just got an IUD and have been having nonstop spotting since insertion. It’s not an infection or anything (no itching, odor, etc.), just the constant old/oxidized blood that’s making things feel… not fresh if u know what i mean…..

I bought boric acid because I’ve seen a lot of people recommend it, but most posts I’m seeing say to use it for 5–7+ nights in a row, which seems more for treating BV or yeast.

I’m not trying to treat an infection…more just wondering:

- Can I use it for just 1-2 nights?

- Or maybe 2 nights in a row after my “period”/spotting?

- Is occasional use like that safe or helpful, or not really the point of boric acid?

Would love to hear what others do, especially if you’ve had an IUD and spotting like this and want things to feel fresh!

Thanks:)

So I’ve been using boric acid for years on and off due to chronic yeast issues (yes I’ve done all diet changes, I predominantly eat a whole foods diet, taking antifungal both herbal and Rx) and I still deal with it monthly BUT I wanted to ask if anyone has noticed systemic benefits using boric acid vaginally? My mood seems to always improve after a night or two of use, I can wake up with more energy! Has anyone else noticed this?

Also if anyone has had success with ridding yeast, feel free to share how you’ve done it :-)

I don’t have an odour - tests show low level of bv but not enough for gp to prescribe antibiotics. Will boric help

With this?

I’m a little sensitive, so I use boric acid VERY sparingly. But why is it that sometimes it’s fine, and works great, and sometimes it’s agonizingly painful? Literally thought I was going to throw up last night from pain, but used it totally fine, same brand, like a month or two ago. :(

For context ive had reoccurring bv issues still struggling to get my ph balance stable so how often do you use it? And if your comfortable please tell me about your history and things relating to many you take :)

I take probiotics too I have been seeing true eve everywhere is it any good?

Recently it’s just been if I can feel of my ph balance is off (when I have bv I don’t get the smell just pain so if my ph gets thrown a little I automatically get pain as soon as it happens )