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Allergic vaginitis, a possibly new syndrome. A case report
1Department of Family Medicine, Ohio State University, Columbus 43210.
The Journal of Reproductive Medicine
|September 1, 1988
Summary
Recurrent vaginal discharge may be an allergic reaction to spermicides, not infection. This case suggests a new condition called allergic vaginitis.
Area of Science:
- Gynecology
- Allergy Immunology
Background:
- Recurrent vaginal discharge is a common gynecological complaint.
- Infections are the usual cause, but some cases remain undiagnosed.
Observation:
- A patient presented with chronic vaginal discharge unrelated to infection.
- Discharge correlated with topical spermicidal agent use.
- Vaginal discharge analysis showed numerous eosinophils.
Findings:
- Eosinophils indicate a localized allergic response within the vagina.
- The findings suggest spermicide-induced allergic vaginitis.
Implications:
- This case may represent a previously unrecognized clinical syndrome.
- Clinicians should consider allergic reactions to topical agents in unexplained vaginitis.