Experiences, tips, and advice on boric acid suppositories (or other treatments) for recurrent BV? (I’m on my last legs!)
I (25F) have had BV on and off for YEARS. Over a decade I would say. My flora is completely out of wack and hasn’t been the same since I started having sex. I’ve constantly had to take antibiotics and I fear that has made it worse.
The cycle goes:
Get BV from sex
Go to OBGYN, take antibiotics for BV
Gets a yeast infection from antibiotics (even with probiotics)
Take fluconazole for yeast infection
All the above treatments causing vaginal dryness, pain, and sensitivity. Sometimes even bleeding.
Gets BV again from sex
Repeat.
I almost feel like it’s become antibiotic resistant since I can only take flagyl (I’ve taken both oral and gel forms) and it just keeps coming back no matter what I do. I can’t take clindamycin due to an allergy.
My partner has also noticed my “smell” and it makes me so self conscious. I know it’s not him (I’m his first sexual partner ever).
I can’t keep doing this. I’ve literally cried over it so many times.
So I ask, docs, fellow BV sufferers, etc: what are your experiences, tips, and advice with boric acid suppositories? (Or other lines of treatment)?
The success stories made me buy a bottle of it, but the cons of it/unsuccessful stories have kept me from touching them! I’m really scared/nervous since I have sensitive skin, and I’ve read it could cause burns.
Also worth mentioning, I unfortunately, also have HSV-1 genitally from an SA, and I’m afraid it could cause an outbreak.
Any help is greatly, truly appreciated. Thanks in advance… and sorry for the long post. Just getting really fed up.
TLDR: Recurrent BV and treatments have ruined my vaginal flora, wanting to try boric acid suppositories but afraid to due to possible side effects, and afraid it might cause an outbreak. Open to other lines of treatment.