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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?

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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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What does “balanced flora” mean, and how do I support it?

What does “balanced flora” mean, and how do I support it?

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Written by Brittany Thompson
Balanced vaginal flora means Lactobacillus bacteria dominate and keep pH around 3.8–4.5. That swe...
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