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What Questions Should I Ask My Clinician Before Trying Boric Acid, Probiotics, or New Intimate Products?

What Questions Should I Ask My Clinician Before Trying Boric Acid, Probiotics, or New Intimate Products?

2 hours ago
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Written by Brittany Thompson

Before trying boric acid, probiotics, or a new intimate product, ask your clinician: “What’s the diagnosis (BV, yeast, STI, dermatitis)? What test confirms it? Is boric acid appropriate for me—especially if pregnant? What are side effects and stop signs? Which probiotic strains and dose have evidence? What’s safe externally while I treat the cause?”

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How soon should I change out of wet swimsuits or sweaty gym clothes?

How soon should I change out of wet swimsuits or sweaty gym clothes?

3 hours ago
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Written by Brittany Thompson

Change out of wet swimsuits or sweaty gym clothes as soon as possible. Warm, damp fabric can create a yeast/bacteria-friendly environment. If you can’t change immediately, rinse when possible, gently dry the vulvar area, and switch to breathable underwear as soon as you can. If you get itching, burning, abnormal discharge, or strong odor, see a clinician.

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