Vaginal Yeast Infections - Other Treatment
Experts now recommend vaginal boric acid capsules as a treatment option for vaginal yeast infection, particularly infections that can't be cured by prescription or nonprescription antifungal yeast infection medicines.5, 3 Boric acid is a white, crystalline chemical substance that has antifungal and antiviral properties. It is used in various pharmaceutical products and is also available without a prescription.
If you are pregnant, do not use vaginal boric acid treatment.
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June 17, 2008
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Ob-Gyn Laura Corio explains why women should not try to diagnose their own yeast infection.
