When a Women is Allergic to Condoms

Condoms are one of the best ways to reduce the risk of  sexually transmitted disease (STD) and also a tool to control pregnancy. But what would happen if a woman is allergic to condoms?

Allergic to condoms is usually causes by the latex rubber, lubricants used in condoms or even both. These allergic reactions can occur only after a few minutes of contact with condoms or after a few hours later.

According to Healthmad, women who are allergic to condoms may experience symptoms as follows:

1. Rash
2. Red and itching in the genital area
3. Burning sensation during bowel movements and sexual intercourse
4. Sneezing repeatedly
5. Skin becomes sensitive
6. Sometimes it can cause dizziness and fainting
7. In extreme cases can lead to shock

Condom allergy symptoms are sometimes similar to a fungal infection that attacks the genitals, but the difference usually condom allergy dose not cause fluid to come out of the vagina.

But the study by Michigan State University shows that condoms can also increase the risk of genital yeast infections. This is triggered by nonoxynol-9, which is a spermicide lubricants which can cause yeast infections.

What should be done if a women is allergic to condoms?

If women wants to control pregnancy, condoms contraception can be replaced with other alternatives such as birth control pills or intrauterine devices (IUDs). But unfortunately, these konstrasepsi choice can not protect against sexually transmitted diseases.

Better find out what the cause of the allergy is, whether it is the rubber latex or the lubricants. If you want to keep using condoms, you should use a non-latex or non-lubricating condoms.

To determine if you suffer from allergies to condoms, the best thing to do is consult with your doctor or your health care provider.

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