Allergies to sperm

In modern society, the human body is surrounded by all the incoming amounts of allergenic foods and items that lead our immune system into a state of constant alert. Because of the large number of allergens provocators, immunity increasingly makes mistakes and medicine increasingly faces new kinds of hyperimmune reactions. One of these types of allergic reaction was an allergy to sperm.

We should not exclude variants of overdiagnosis as a consequence of the blurring of manifestations of general allergic symptoms and insufficient study of the mechanism of provocation of the immune system. However, one can not deny the fact that even with an in-depth examination, alternative diagnoses are becoming less and the allergy to sperm is confirmed by an increasing number of people.

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Why there is an allergy to sperm?

Very often the manifestation of various irritations on the mucous membranes after sexual contact is due to the manifestation of STD (sexually transmitted disease), too active actions of partners that lead to mechanical damage to the mucous membranes or the lack of lubricants in the partner.

Also, the cause of allergic manifestations after sexual intercourse can be traces of various medicines in the partner's ejaculate, traces of his hygiene means, various lubricants (lubricants) used by the couple.

Actually, the allergy to sperm is unambiguously diagnosed when conducting contact allergoprobes by the appropriate specialists. This takes into account the fact that an allergy to her husband's sperm does not guarantee the appearance of the same allergic reaction to the sperm of another man.

The sperm allergy is divided into 2 types of allergy-an allergy to sperm as ejaculate, in which no sufficient amount of antibodies is produced or sufficient to cause sperm damage, that is, the possibility of conception remains and allergic manifestations do not cause infertility of the couple. The second kind of allergic response is directed to the production of antibodies to a foreign protein, actually to the sperm itself, that is, conception is almost impossible and with this kind of allergy to sperm there is infertility of the couple in the physical and emotional health of partners. In addition to conducting allergoproobs, allergy of the second type is diagnosed with the help of a biochemical blood test according to the presence of the produced antibodies specifically for the foreign (male) protein. Often with allergies of the second type, the external manifestations (symptoms) are smoothed out and do not cause concern. This type of allergy (true incompatibility of partners) also does not guarantee the occurrence of a woman's allergic reactions to the protein (sperm) of another partner.

How does the sperm allergy manifest?

The allergy to sperm is quite understandable, the mechanism of development and maintenance of the disease is similar to the mechanism of development of an allergy to any protein product entering the body or contacting it externally. Logical assumptions of scientists that with a high probability of an allergy to sperm will be those people who already have a low threshold of a hyperimmune response to foreign proteins, as well as suffering from a different type of allergies or in extremely unfavorable environmental conditions.

Symptomatic manifestations of allergic reactions to semen is similar to the general allergic, this

• various dermatoses;
• manifestations of irritation of mucous membranes (both in places of contact, and manifesting as lacrimation, light rhinitis);
• swelling;
• disorders of the gastrointestinal tract;
• asthmatic seizures as manifestations of spasm of smooth muscles;
• loss of consciousness;
• possible manifestations of circulatory disorders.

Especially pronounced local reactions in the form of pain, burning, itching, which is explained by direct contact with the allergen.

Manifestations of an allergic reaction can persist for up to two weeks, which generally coincides with the standard decay time of the immune response to any allergen known to science earlier.

How is sperm allergy recognized?

Diagnosis of such a disease, as an allergy to sperm, includes a direct diagnosis of allergies directly and diffodiagnosis of it from various similar in symptomatic diseases.

Allergy to sperm can occur in men as a classic manifestation of autoimmune disorders. Symptomatics is similar to allergic manifestations. Diagnosis of the manifestation of this disorder in men is carried out by the method of analysis for the content in the bloodstream of antibodies and with the help of contact allergoprob, in case of revealing a positive reaction the diagnosis is "allergy to sperm".

How is the sperm allergy treated?

Help with the manifestation of allergy to sperm depends on the purpose, severity and type of immune disorder. In the beginning, you should stop contact with the allergen and then use a condom during sexual intercourse.

Widely used is the method of desensitization (decreased sensitivity) to reduce the immune response until it disappears for the presence of an allergen. This method is very painstaking and long-lasting, conducted under the supervision of specialists and is not always effective. Along with desensitization, the use of conventional antihistamines (in the form of local ointments and gels, in the form of tablets as prevention of the development of symptoms immediately before sexual intercourse)

The methods used to treat sperm allergy often do not take into account the desires of the couple to have offspring, so the easiest way out of the situation is artificial insemination. Achieving the desensitization method safely leads to conception, but with some reservations. In the case of achieving positive dynamics by this method, it should be remembered that the result of desensitization is retained only when the allergen regularly enters the body.

All kinds of assistance aimed at alleviating the symptoms of semen allergy often reduce to reducing the number of contacts with the allergen, taking medications and not considering the manifestation of allergies as a systemic disorder in adverse environmental conditions of life. To prevent the development of severe allergic conditions, one should not neglect the minimal manifestations of allergic reactions, eliminate additional allergens from the surrounding space in time, do not neglect healthy diet and adhere to a healthy regime of the day. Very often the simplest skills of a healthy lifestyle lead to a significant improvement in the state. It should be remembered that there is a very close relationship between emotional well-being, hormonal balance and the state of the immune system.

Like any other type of allergy, sperm allergy is a classic manifestation of allergy, which reduces the overall quality of life, imposes a lot of restrictions, can lead to the emergence of other types of allergies and requires painstaking treatment.