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Re: boric acid and condoms

From: M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 8 Feb 2002 21:05:30 -0600 (CST)


At Fri, 8 Feb 2002, Beth wrote: >
>i want to second elaine's question about boric acid -- can i use condoms
>for contraception while using boric acid capsules as a preventive
>measure (1 capsule approx 2x per week) or to treat recurrent yeast
>infections? thanks.

this is a good quesiton. The acid MAY interfere with the integrity of the condom -- petroleum jelly certainly can. I'd say play it safe and abstain while being teated.

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M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
S. Lake Tahoe, CA

author of "Your Over-35 Week-by-Week Pregnancy Guide"

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