Boric Acid for Recurrent Vulvovaginal Candidiasis
Journal of Women's Health (2011)
Intravaginal boric acid (600mg/day for 14 days) achieved 70% mycological cure rate in azole-resistant Candida species.
Boric Acid Suppository
Vaginal suppository (600mg + 100IU Vitamin E)Available in all 50 statesMarketing purposes only. Actual medications, if prescribed, are dispensed by a licensed pharmacy.
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Boric Acid SuppositoryBoric Acid Suppository
Vaginal suppository used for recurrent yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis that are resistant to standard antifungal therapy. Boric acid has antifungal and bacteriostatic properties and helps restore normal vaginal pH.
Effective for azole-resistant candidiasis
Restores vaginal pH
Low systemic absorption
Inexpensive
No commitment · HSA/FSA eligibleNo commitment · HSA/FSA eligible
How it works
Mechanism of action
Acts as a mild antiseptic and antifungal agent that disrupts fungal cell wall biosynthesis. Restores vaginal pH to acidic range (3.8 to 4.5) which supports lactobacillus colonization and inhibits pathogenic organisms.
The baseline panel.
Every Marek client receives this baseline panel before a provider review. Your provider may add additional biomarkers based on your health history, symptoms, and goals, pulling from 1,000+ available markers. See more biomarkers →
Hormone Profile
12 markers
Sex hormones
- Total TestosteroneLC/MS
- Free TestosteroneEquilibrium Dialysis
- Estradiol, Sensitive / UltrasensitiveLC/MS
- Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG)
- ProgesteroneLC/MSFemale panel
- Prolactin
- Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
- Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
- hCG, Total, QuantitativeFemale panel, pre-menopause
Adrenals & neurosteroids
- Cortisol
- DHEA-S
Growth hormone / IGF-1
- Insulin-Like Growth Factor I (IGF-1)
Thyroid Status
3 markers
Thyroid hormones
- Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
- Free T4
- Free T3
Heart Health
9 markers
Cardiovascular health
- Total Cholesterol
- HDL Cholesterol
- LDL Cholesterol
- LDL:HDL Ratio
- VLDL Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Apolipoprotein-B (ApoB)
- C-Reactive Protein, High Sensitivity (hsCRP)
- Lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a))
Metabolism
3 markers
Insulin sensitivity
- Blood Glucose
- Fasting Insulin
- HbA1c
Organ Function
26 markers
Liver & pancreas
- AST
- ALT
- Bilirubin, Total
- γ-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT)
Kidney function
- BUN
- Creatinine w/ eGFR
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
- Glucose
- Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
- Creatinine
- eGFR
- BUN/Creatinine Ratio
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Chloride
- Carbon Dioxide, Total
- Calcium
- Protein, Total
- Albumin
- Globulin, Total
- Albumin/Globulin (A/G) Ratio
- Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)
- AST
- ALT
Prostate health
- Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA)Male panel
- Free PSAMale panel
- % Free PSAMale panel
Nutrient Status
31 markers
Vitamins & minerals
- Vitamin D, 25-OHD (25-Hydroxy)
- Magnesium, RBC
Iron status
- Iron
- Iron Saturation
- TIBC
- UIBC
- Ferritin
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
- White Blood Count (WBC)
- Red Blood Count (RBC)
- Hemoglobin (Hgb)
- Hematocrit (HCT)
- MCV
- MCH
- MCHC
- Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW)
- Platelets
- Neutrophils
- Neutrophils (Absolute)
- Lymphocytes
- Lymphocytes (Absolute)
- Neutrophil/Lymphocyte Ratio
- Monocytes
- Monocytes (Absolute)
- Eosinophils
- Eosinophils (Absolute)
- Basophils
- Basophils (Absolute)
- Immature Cells
- Immature Granulocytes
- Immature Granulocytes (Absolute)
- NRBC, w/ Reflex for Immature Cells
Clinical evidence
The research behind Boric Acid Suppository.
Safety profile
Monitoring & safety information.
Commonly reported side effects
- Local irritation or burning
- Watery vaginal discharge
- Mild discomfort
Less common but serious risks
- Toxic if ingested orally
- Do not use with open wounds or broken vaginal skin
Generally not appropriate for
- Pregnancy
- Oral ingestion (toxic)
- Open vaginal wounds
Typical monitoring
- Symptom resolution
- Vaginal pH
FAQ
Quick answers.
Vaginal suppository used for recurrent yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis that are resistant to standard antifungal therapy. Boric acid has antifungal and bacteriostatic properties and helps restore normal vaginal pH.
Effective for azole-resistant candidiasis. Restores vaginal pH. Low systemic absorption. Inexpensive.
Common side effects include: local irritation or burning, watery vaginal discharge, mild discomfort. Most side effects are dose-dependent and may resolve with continued use or dose adjustment.
Vaginal suppository used for recurrent yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis that are resistant to standard antifungal therapy. Boric acid has antifungal and bacteriostatic properties and helps restore normal vaginal pH.
Treatments are dependent on licensed clinical prescription. Client costs vary based on individual labs and panel in treatments and services.