Trending mis/disinformation: “Ladies if youre not using boric acid what are you doing !!!”

Summary
This video correctly notes that the vagina is naturally acidic and that semen and menstrual blood can temporarily raise vaginal pH. However, its recommendation to routinely use boric acid suppositories after sex and after every period is not supported by major health organizations as a standard practice. Boric acid is a targeted treatment for specific specific vaginal infections, not as a general preventive measure, and frequent use can cause irritation, burning, and discharge. Framing this as advice from a gynecologist and broadly applicable to all women risks normalizing an unnecessary and potentially harmful routine, since boric acid is a targeted treatment, not a routine health habit.

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