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Re: yeast infection/cure
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 25 Feb 1998 23:43:42 -0600 (CST)

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At Wed, 25 Feb 1998, lori wrote: >
>I was having a yeast infection every month for the last 5 years. My
>doctor and i tried everything several times. I was at wits end when he
>suggested boric acid suppositories. I have been using them(1 twice a
>day-two times a week) for six months now and i have not had a yeast
>infection in this time. i do wonder if this boric acid is doing any
>harm to my inside but i don't feel any discomfort.
>
>--
>lori van
>

Boric acid capsules as you describe are a tried and true "old time method" of treatment. You should not be doing any harm. It's usually boric acid in size zero gelatin capsules. You are quoting an oft quoted suppressive regime.

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