Does boric acid make you bleed?
Boric acid should not make you bleed. However, ‘should’ is used because boric acid is still a drug under tight observation. Not all of the side effects of the drug are known. For example, boric acid has been noted to cause the following;
- Watery discharge from the vagιna
- Redness and swelling around the vagιnal opening
- Burning feeling at the vagιnal opening
- Irritation to wounds at the vagιnal opening
- Toxicity to developing fetus
- Toxicity if taken via the oral route (i.e., if swallowed like a tablet)
Boric acid suppositories are mostly used for vagιnal conditions. But then, not all vagιnal conditions require boric acid suppositories for their treatment.
Some require milder and safer treatment options like antibacterial and antifungal medications. In fact, these mild medications are recommended first by physicians.
It’s only when the condition continues to reoccur even after treatment that boric acid is recommended.
Boric acid is used for what purpose?
Below are some conditions that validate the usage of boric acid suppositories;
- Bacterial Vaginosis
This condition is linked to hygiene. The reason for that is because it is caused by the entrance of bad bacterial species into the vagιnal environment.
Examples of these species include gardnerella, bacteroides, fusobacteria, etc. Meanwhile, note that bacteria are naturally present in the vagιna as they are responsible for its good health and maintenance.
An example of such good bacteria is lactobacilli.
When the bad bacteria gains entrance, what happens is that they alter the normal functioning of the vagιna and then, cause issues like foul smelling discharges, peculiar fishy odor from the vagιna, pain while peeing or during $exual ιntercourse, colored discharges from the vagιna, etc.
However, you should note that none of these things are transmitted via $exual ιntercourse. The risk only increases when the female has multiple sleeping partners.
However, it is not advised that you immediately treat bacterial vaginosis with boric acid suppositories.
There are different safe options and methods that you can work with and they include antibacterial and antifungal creams.
There are even some prebiotic supplements that can be recommended by your physician for the eradication of the bad bacteria.
- Yeast Infections
Vagιnal yeast infections are usually termed as candidiasis. They occur as a result of an increase in the population of the yeast present in the vagιna.
There are different symptoms that arise as a result of these yeast infections and they include the following;
- Irritation around the vagιnal walls
- Swelling of the vagιnal walls
- Itching of the vagιna
- Pain during $exual ιntercourse
- Pain while peeing
- A special vagιnal discharge that looks like cottage cheese.
Note that fungi are also naturally present in the vagιna. But then, the presence of these fungi is limited to a certain bracket. Once the bracket is exceeded, fungal conditions arise.
You should also note that these infections are not transmitted via $exual ιntercourse. But then, in a scenario where a female has more than one $exual partner, she could be liable to having the candidiasis.
There are several antifungal medications used to treat yeast infections. Some are in form of topical applications, i.e., creams while some are in form of tablets.
In most cases, these medications are prescribed first. It’s only when the condition continues to reoccur even after treatment that your physician could recommend the use of boric acid suppositories.
- Trichomoniasis
This condition is caused by a parasite known as trichomonas vaginalis. Parasites live off their hosts, i.e., total dependence on its host for nutrition, protection and survival.
The effects of this particular parasite leads to issues like frequent itching of the vagιna, pain while peeing, pain during $exual ιntercourse, foul-smelling vagιnal discharges, etc.
Trichomoniasis can be solved with regular antibiotics. But then, of recent, there have been reports of an increase in the resistance offered by the parasite.
That’s why most physicians now recommend boric acid suppositories for the eradication of the parasite.
What to do if boric acid makes you bleed
If you pushed the suppository in wrongly, then bleeding could occur after you have used boric acid. It could also occur as a side effect.
Ensure that you contact your physician the moment you notice discomfort, pain, or bleeding after using the boric acid suppository.
You could also do away with it completely and go for safer choices—antibiotics and antifungal medications.
How to insert boric acid pills
In this section, let’s see how you can insert a boric acid suppository in a way that you don’t feel any hurt or discomfort.
First, note that suppositories come as cylindrical tubes that can easily be pushed up the vagιnal opening. These tubes are usually sheathed with nylon or plastic covers.
Easy application of these inserts occurs when the tubes are firm enough. This firmness can be ensured by the placement of the inserts in a fridge until they are hard enough.
From there, you can proceed to insert them. Below are some steps that can guide you when inserting boric acid suppositories;
- Before you insert the suppository, ensure that your hands are washed. Work with a mild cleaning agent and then, ensure that you rinse your hands well. After that, pat your hands dry against a towel.
All of these things should be done before you remove the suppository from its package.
- The next thing to do is get comfortable. This step is the most important as it helps to prevent irritation of the vagιnal walls and other severe issues like bleeding. There are different poses you can assume.
One, you can lie on your bed with your back flat against it. Then, prop your legs towards your chest. You could also stand with your feet apart and then, insert.
- Peel the sheath off the suppository and then, begin to insert it through your vagιnal opening. Ensure that you start slowly at first. You should also stop the moment you begin to feel uncomfortable.
- The tube usually melts immediately after you insert it into the vagιna, due to the effect of the internal body temperature.
So, if you feel any discomfort, wait for the inserted portion to melt before pushing the rest in.
- You may have to remain still for about 5 to 10 minutes. The reason for this is that the medication has a high tendency of slipping out through the vagιna if there’s an immediate movement.
You may also want to do the insertion in the night for this very reason.
- This step is very important! Wash your hands thoroughly after the insertion. Boric acid is a very poisonous agent that should never get into your mouth.
It’s for this reason that these suppositories also come with application guides. With them, you don’t have to worry about using your hands to guide the suppository tubes in.
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