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A woman in Lithuania with a history of allergies was diagnosed with a rare human seminal plasma allergy after experiencing infertility and allergic reactions post-intercourse, highlighting the importance of considering allergies in reproductive health evaluations.
Semen allergies, specifically seminal plasma hypersensitivity (SPH), are more common than previously thought, affecting women and possibly men, with symptoms ranging from mild to severe. The allergy is caused by proteins in seminal plasma, mainly PSA, and can be diagnosed through history and testing. Treatments include antihistamines, desensitization, and IVF with washed sperm, but awareness remains low due to stigma and misdiagnosis.
Allison Tennyson, 34, has revealed her struggle with being allergic to semen and condoms, making sexual intimacy excruciating and uncomfortable due to a burning sensation caused by the contact with spermatozoon. Diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and a blood clotting disorder, she also worries about the risks of pregnancy. Despite the challenges, she remains hopeful about the possibility of having a child in the future. Another woman, Chloe Lowery, also shares a similar rare semen allergy, leading to discomfort and adverse reactions during sexual encounters.