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B L Poskitt1, F T Wojnarowska, S Shaw

  • 1Amersham General Hospital, Buckinghamshire.

Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine
|February 1, 1995
PubMed
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Allergic reactions to human seminal fluid, though rare, can cause painful intercourse (dyspareunia). Over 30 cases have been documented since 1967, highlighting this uncommon condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Allergology
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Human seminal plasma hypersensitivity is a rare condition.
  • First described in 1967, it involves an allergic reaction to seminal fluid proteins.

Observation:

  • Over 30 cases have been reported in medical literature.
  • Symptoms can manifest as localized or systemic allergic responses.

Findings:

  • The condition is an IgE-mediated hypersensitivity reaction.
  • Specific seminal plasma proteins act as allergens.

Implications:

  • Understanding this allergy is crucial for diagnosing and managing dyspareunia.
  • Further research may lead to improved diagnostic tools and therapeutic strategies.