Boric Acid – Can You Use It While on Your Period?

Can you use boric acid while on your period? Boric acid is an antiseptic that is used in wound treatment, disinfectants and other products. It has mild antiseptic and antifungal actions. It can also be used to treat yeast infections.

Can you use suppositories while on your period?

Yeast infection is caused by Candida albicans or Candida glabrata. This fungi is present naturally on the skin, throat, mouth and vagina, but sometimes it can overgrow and cause infections.

The suppositories contain 600 mg of boric acid, which is enough to help treat most cases of yeast infection. They should be placed in the vagina nightly before bed for two weeks, or as recommended by your healthcare provider.

It’s Not Hard to Use

The boric acid suppositories are solid and have an applicator that you insert into your vagina. Once the vaginal area warms up, the suppository dissolves and turns into liquid.

These suppositories are safe to use while on your period, although it’s not advised to use tampons or sanitary pads when you are using them because these can absorb the acid and stain your underwear.

Taking the suppositories on your period will not harm you or your child, but it may affect your menstrual cycle and your ability to ovulate. Women who are on their periods should not ovulate or have penile-vaginal sex until 24-48 hours after they last used the suppositories.

You can buy boric acid suppositories over-the-counter at most drugstores or health food stores, and you don’t need a prescription to purchase them. They can be purchased in bottles that come with an applicator, or you can buy them as capsules to insert directly into your vagina.