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I am having issues with bv. have had it in the past years ago and can recognize it anywhere. i am in between insurance and cannot afford gny visit or rx and need to find some otc options for treatment. please help!?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Boric acid for BV: Vaginal boric acid is available OTC and often effective. Search online (e.g. google something like "BV and boric acid") then check your local pharmacy.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 11/1/2020

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A member asked:

I am having issues with bv. have had it in the past years ago and can recognize it anywhere. i am in between insurance and cannot afford gny visit or rx and need to find some otc options for treatment. please help!?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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