Boric Acid Cure for Bacterial Vaginosis

I just started my boric acid pills on Sunday. One capsule at bedtime for 21 days and that's it. Once the 21days are over, I am supposed to begin 4 month vaginal/topical Flagyl gel insert. I've been having this problem since January and am beyond motivated to get rid of it- I will do whatever doctor says. At this point I'm planning on quitting sex for awhile to see if I'm "allergic" to semen. One question I have: did anyone go through any major stressful events prior to acquiring BV??

I use one capsule almost every night except for Friday and Saturday nights if I see my boyfriend. He has never had a reaction to boric acid, mind you the capsule has already melted and pretty much left my body by the time I see my boyfriend and after using a capsule every night for 5 nights I am good to go and have no problems with sex at all, including oral. I did some research and it is not harmful to your partner by the next day since it has melted. It is best to do this at night right before bed.....but I suppose you can try using it during the day if you have to. Definitely use this after sex, EVERY time. If I have a long weekend with my boyfriend, say a 3-day weekend, by day 3 I can smell that smell coming back and I am mortified. He does not smell it, but we ladies can certainly smell it. In these cases I will insert a capsule during the day for sure. You should not have any problems at all. Just find out what schedule works for you and play around with it. It boils down to what works to keep your BV in check.

Thanks Rs for your comments! I've been using boric acid since November and have not had sex. My biggest fear was that I would poison my boyfriend if we did oral! Lol So I really appreciate your comments!

Are you still using the boric acid? Has it kept the BV away?

Jessica,

I believe you have to use the boric acid for at least 2 weeks to start. Then, use is once or twice a week to maintain if needed. Just as with antibiotices, if you just use a little you risk having the bacteria grow resistant to the treatment unless you kill them all off. Each time you use something and it doesn't kill all the bacteria, the bacteria that doesn't get killed is stronger and more resistant to treatment.

This is my first time using the Boric Acid but is it ok to still have sex and oral sex while using it?

I have a few questions, do the capsules completely dissolve in the vagina? And some of the other posters mentioned using an Oil with the capsules, what is the purpose of the oil? Which kind to use and how much?

I have the same problem. I've been reading a lot on how boric acid has helped many people. Could you tell me what brand you ordered, and where you ordered from. Also, I know this is a dumb question, but you inset the capsules inside the vagina? Was there any irritation, and how many times a day did you insert capsule, and for how long?? I know I have alot of questions, but I want to get this problem fixed! Thank you so much!

Ann, don't focus on the scare, lots of people have metallic taste. Read up on it. You might want to try rinsing a couple of times a day with bentonite clay.

Did you ever get an answer? I am experiencing the same metallic and salty taste, and this is the only thing on the Internet I have seen. No one seems to have any answers… Please let me know if you have figured anything out!

Dear Judy,

The short answer is that boric acid and borax are not the same thing. The long answer is here for those who are interested:

http://www.differencebetween.com/difference-between-boric-acid-and-vs-borax/

Using Boric Acid for yeast is a folk remedy of midwives and I have heard it is effective.

Your condition sounds quite miserable. I am sorry to hear nothing is helping.

You might want to add Borage Oil to your diet. It has helped me to heal of skin issues when nothing was helping. I would take 3 1000mg capsules a day. It is anti-inflammatory. It may be the missing link in your not healing.

Let us know how it goes..I hope that these things will work for you.

~Mama to Many~

Hello all, I just had to reach out and ask a very odd question about using Boric acid. I was wondering if any of you have experienced a strange metallic taste in your mouth after using it. I can't be more thrilled to finally find something to acidify my vagina and combat BV before it even starts. I thought I would die if I didn't find something! However, after a few months of intermittent uses of the acid, my mouth had the most intense all over metallic, salty sort of taste that seemed worse some days, and mild others, but still there in some form every day.

I went to my doctor and told her that I was really concerned that it could be kidney problems. She didn't see any changes in tests for various things like copper (I have a copper IUD). Then I asked if it could be slow poisoning from Boric acid. She said she thought it was safe, but to ask an OBGYN. Now every time I do a small regimen of acid, I get this taste. It's so strange. I even called poison control and they said it's supposed to be very safe and effective. They'd never heard of this. UUUUUGHHHH!! I just want to know that I'm not poisoning myself! I have done so much research on this method of BV prevention. I read that if it gets into your bloodstream it can cause poisoning and reek havoc on your kidneys. The only way it could get into the bloodstream is if you have micro tears in the vaginal wall. Also, I'd read that some people can be allergic to it, and can cause heavy drowsiness, sick stomach, confusion, etc.. I have had a few of these symptoms before, even after one suppository. Some times I don't experience any symptoms, but alas, will always get that metallic taste.

Has anyone had any of these symptoms?

Get tested for an AEROBIC Bacterial Infection. They have to do a specific One Swab for it. Most doctors don't even think about it.

It is different from BV and it won't respond to the meds for BV. They will have to do the culture to find out what bacteria is the cause.

Usually they will prescribe Clindamycin or Kanamycin Cream and Augmentin or Levaquin Orally.

The symptoms include vulvar burning, redness and irritation that won't go away. A watery thin discharge is also sometimes present.

I wish you the best!

I have tried everything (boric acid, yogurt, all types of creams , oils, flaygl, ) and nothing seems to work. This is very hurtful that I am desperate to get help. My vajj-- is in pain all the time. As bad as I want to tell my boyfriend, I'm afraid he will leave me. Does anyone have any other suggestions - what makes this flare up does anyone know. I seems like soon as I think I'm cured it comes back.

This website has changed my life in the past 15 mins that I have been on it! To read all of your stories, to not feel alone/ashamed/embarrassed in the 'battle of BV' and to hear of all the SUCCESS with using boric acid has brought me incredible hope, relief, encouragement, a positive outlook. I have battled with BV and yeast infections since I was 16 and UTIs since I was 5-6; I am now 31. It feels never ending; causes insecurities, depression; most definitely puts strain, distance on a marriage/relationship and unfortunately after years it can be the underlying reason for infidelity/failed relationship/divorce.

After the past 6 months of numerous pelvic exams (you know the OB/GYN has seen your hoo-ha too many times when they tell you that it looks different than last time! ), cultures, STD tests, antibiotics, metrogel, pills that made me violently ill, missed days of work, HUGE interference on my social life as I am venturing out into the single world after 15 years...my physician has finally tried something different and has put me on boric acid. When she told me to make sure I didn't swallow the pills cause they were toxic/poisonous, I had 2 thoughts...1. Why is she prescribing me something toxic to put in there? 2. Why would I swallow an ovule? Upon picking up the prescription these two questions were quickly answered for me :-) The sound/thought of putting acid in there did frighten me some but I was so desperate at this point that I did not care. I have been on the boric acid for only 4 days now...prescription is 2x a day for 14 days. Upon finding this website, I now have a positive outlook and am in greater spirits that I will get better, if not 'cured'. Thank you ladies for sharing your stories!!!

Rh...

No female expert here, but it is w/ satisfaction to here of your new-found hope in the Natural Medicine cabinet.

If I might add, in my long experience w/ chronic illness, one truth Iv'e learned is to always expand one's search using a variety of resources and make notes on what has best potential for yourself. My illness became debilitating about 1 decade before the internet so there was a deficiency of info then. Anyway, this leads to more truth about illness. Many times I made big stops to the progression of my disease and celebrated w/ elation of my cures, only too find myself back down on the bottom again. Lesson, thoroughly research your condition, and never only use one treatment as pathogenic organisms are both intelligent and aggressive which most times require multifaceted approach or remedies.

Try to find time to read and take notes on your condition here and keep the upper hand on the infection. From what I've read, Povidone Iodine should be rotated w/ the Boric Acid for a maximum full-spectrum effect. Oregano Extract Softgels taken by mouth before retiring every night will kill most pathogens in the gut and beyond after several wks use. Any of the herbal parasite cleanses would be recommended as almost all warm-blooded animals harbor & carry all sorts of parasites (if you have pets it is very important to keep them and yourself dewormed periodically). ACV and Coconut Oil taken daily will improve many aspects of a weakened body. Colloidal Silver, Turpentine, among others will be items you may need to incorporate (depending on your condition & constitution).

It has been 4 months since my last post so I thought I would check back in. I have been completely free from any BV symptoms since I started my treatment plan (see above).

I started with 2 boric acid pills on the first night of my period and then one boric acid pill for the next 5 nights.

Then for the next 2 periods, I inserted one boric acid pill for the last 3 nights of my period.

During this time I took a probiotic and folic acid daily. I also regularly but not routinely took vitamin D and vitamin C, probably every other day or so.

I have been free from BV for this entire time, despite regular and unprotected (baby-making) sex. I do not douche after sex and have stopped douching altogether. I have, however, had small bouts of thrush which is something I have battled with long before BV reared its ugly head. I did not take any antibiotics for this but instead persevered with my treatment plan and ate lots of probiotic-infused yoghurt.

I am so happy to be BV free after 2 years and would highly recommend this regimen!

I will continue to insert a boric acid for the last night or two of my period or as needed in the future.

How is everyone feeling after being on the boric acid regimen? I know you posted in April, so just wondering if things are still good with the boric acid? Thank you for any information!

I have been battling w/ BV since the day my son was born (2004). Havind BV Is the worst thing ever. On 09/01/14 my GYN prescribed Boric Acid for 21 days. I followed the direction after inserting it vaginally @ night w/ a disposible tube, this helps to put the medication as far in your Vjay jay as possible, it immediately started working for me, the only side effect to this medication is that your urine is dark yellow. I highly recommed (from experince) to put a thin pad on b/c u will be "wet" down there. DO NOT use scented soap, I use olny uncented body wash. DO NOT have sex, while on meds.

I just wanted to quickly check back in as it has now been 8 months since my first post and since I started my boric acid treatment.

I am still BV free after 8 months - YAY!!!

I still insert a boric acid capsule on the last 2 nights of my period but I no longer take the vitamins or probiotics, except for folic acid (but this is more for baby making reasons than anything else.) While I do believe a healthy diet and the probiotic are beneficial to an overall healthy system, I'm not convinced they will cure or help rid the body of BV.

I hope you are all having success with this treatment!

Hi Bron,

Just wondering if you could provide more details on how to order boric acid and make your own capsules? I struggle constantly with thrush, and going back and forths to the doctor is a nightmare, all the tests they put you through, everytime! I need to get a handle on this! Thanks, Sarah

Hi Bron, what kind of Boric Acid did you use? I'm in Australia also.

Thanks so much, Judy

Hi Bron,

I know your post is back from the beginning of 2014 but I stumbled upon it after helplessly looking for something to cure this bv I've been battling for 3 1/2 years. After just recently having a miscarriage with a deeply wanted baby, I am looking for anything to cure it for good so we can start trying again. I saw that you said you were in baby making mode and that after what you've tried, even after having sex the bv didn't come back. I am going to try everything you did as well. So I guess at this point my question is did it last? Are you still bv free? Thank you so much and I hope you were successful in the baby making department :)

Could you please provide instructions and ingredients as to how you made the treatment yourself. I'm so tired off battling BA!