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Re: Yeast infections - boric acid - Poison?

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From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 29 May 2001 14:04:58 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 29 May 2001, Suzy wrote: >
>I've seen many posts here about using boric acid for persistent yeast
>infections, but I haven't seen this one particular issue addressed
>(forgive me if I missed it in my perusal of the messages). When I went
>to buy boric acid, it appears that it is a poison, and there are
>warnings about ingesting it. I'm concerned about putting such a
>substance into the mucous membranes of my vagina. Am I looking at the
>wrong product? Or is boric acid safe to use vaginally? Thanks so much.

boric acid is a poison, as are most medicines if taken improperly. It is safe to use sparingly in the vagina for this indication however.

-- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.

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