Another standard to help women fight yeast infection has been around for a long time and is the use of a boric acid suppository. Boric acid is actually just a normal chemical with some not very strong antiseptic properties along with some antifungal ability. According to some studies that were conducted in Italy, boric acid suppositories were actually as effective as taking an oral medication as prescribed by a medical professional.

There have also been some larger studies that suggest that taking the oral medication known as Diflucan compared to using suppositories actually resulted in a much higher success rate. More than twice as many patients were cured with the suppository than those who used the oral remedy. That means that nearly 64 percent found relief with the suppository and only slightly less than 29 percent had success with the oral medication.

In fact, in almost every registered clinical trial that can be found, the boric acid suppository used in home remedies for yeast infections had a better overall success rate and left users happier.

That is certainly a great advantage for the home remedy. In fact, you can get boric acid suppositories to cure your yeast infection at home at some compounding pharmacies and it is even available as an over-the-counter remedy that is very easy to obtain.

You should be aware that boric acid itself is a toxic substance and there are some concerns with the overall safety of its use. First of all, when using it as one of your home remedies for yeast infection, you must remember that it should never, ever, be taken orally, also known as orally. You also don’t want to use it on or around open sores or wounds that may be present.

There is also a concern of using it for an extended period of time or in concentrations other than those listed as safe. You should also avoid using the boric acid suppository if you are pregnant and should be kept away from children and babies at all times due to its toxicity.

All this being considered and put into practice. The side effects of this remedy are quite mild and can include slight burning in the vaginal area and mild irritation in and around the area where it is being used.

The shelf life of a boric acid suppository is quite long, so it is something you can have on hand and be ready to use as soon as symptoms appear. The sooner the treatment is applied, the faster relief will be seen and the sooner you can return to a normal life away from the uncomfortable effects of infection.

Obviously, if you are not sure what you have is a yeast infection, it is recommended that you check with your doctor before using this or any home remedy.