Question 1

if i have a condom allergy what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Condom allergy?: First make certain it's the condom material & not a spermicial in it. If allergic to latex, other materials are polyurethane &  polyisoprene (the newest addition). Also lambskin, but they are too porous to prevent std transmission. Read package labels to learn what material contents are made of. Try polyurethane, then polyisoprene (latter is probably the most expensive due to being newest).

Question 2

swollen labia during and after sex. can it be a condom allergy?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Certain condoms have perfumes, lubricants or special ribs that can trap bacteria. Make sure everyone's "hygiene" is good before engaging in sexual acitivity especially for males who often fail to draw back the foreskin whe washing the penis. Other likely causes, are vaginal infections, vaginal intercourse following anal activity without washing first, and trauma to the labia.

Question 3

had sex with 2 other guys, didn't hav any irreg discharge. now w my bf after sex i hav thick yellow discharge on condom. condom allergy? or infection?

Accepted Answer

Get cultures: Youd better make an appointment with your gynecologist so she can culture you for infection and/or fungal infection.

Question 4

what is the best condom if latex allergy?

Accepted Answer

Condom: Use non-latex condoms. These are available in either polyurethane or lambskin composition.

Question 5

can someone develop an allergy to latex condoms?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are some that will have an allergic response to any latex product that comes in contact with the skin. Physicians and hospitals routinely stock non-latex equipment to avoid this reaction in their sensitive patients.

Question 6

what r symptoms of allergy to a lubricated latax condoms?

Accepted Answer

Itchy, scaly rash: If it is contact allergy, hours to days later may have itchy, reddish, scaly rash where skin contacted latex.  It is similar to contact allergy that you see with poison ivy.  Non-specific irritation caused by lubricants, latex can also cause a dermatitis.  Rarely, systemic symptoms of wheezing, shortness of breath , hypotension,  hives, and swelling can occur if already sensitized to latex.

Question 7

how do i know if i have an actual  allergy to latex condoms?

Accepted Answer

Testing: Both contact patvh testing and type 1 immediate testing need to be done. Any allergist cqn do these.

Question 8

can you be allergic to condoms but not due to a latex allergy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Most codoms have a lubricant which you could be reacting to. Some condoms are latex free, try this type to see if they cause any problem.

Question 9

please tell me, could someone develop an allergy to latex condoms?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can develop an allergy to latex, regardless of the item it is made into. Doctors and hospitals routinely keep non-latex gloves and other equipment available so they can treat patients with this problem.

Question 10

what are the symptoms of an allergy to latex men's condoms in women?

Accepted Answer

Several types exist: You can develop immediate vaginal itching (contact urticaria), delayed blisters (contact dermatitis to latex or the chemical plasticizers), generalized hives/urticaria and in rare cases severe anaphylaxis.  See an allergist to evaluate it further.

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