Boric acid is being marketed to vagina-owners everywhere these days. Is the hype real? Let board-certified OBGYN Dr. Lincoln break down what it is, how it should be used – and maybe more importantly how NOT to use it.
0:00 Intro
0:15 Check out my shirt!!!
0:51 What is boric acid?
1:22 ph-D, Love Wellness, and HoneyPot claims
3:47 What does Dr. Lincoln say?
4:02 Bacterial vaginosis and yeast 101
5:09: How boric acid SHOULDN’T be used…and why
7:48 When boric acid CAN be used…and how
12:14 Safety warnings when using boric acid
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REFERENCES AND RESOURCES
1. CDC. Bacterial vaginosis – STI treatment guidelines, 2021. https://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment-guidelines/bv.htm
2. CDC. Vulvovaginal candidiasis- STI treatment guidelines, 2021.https://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment-guidelines/candidiasis.htm
3. My book – I cover a ton more about what’s normal and what’s not when it comes to vaginal discharge and vaginal care: https://www.amazon.com/Lets-Talk-About-Down-There/dp/1524865761
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DISCLAIMER: None of this content constitutes direct medical advice or constitutes a patient-doctor relationship. Views expressed here do not represent the views of Dr. Lincoln’s employer. For personalized medical advice, consult with your doctor.
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