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Re: ?? on Sponge

From: CMM (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 5 Apr 2001 10:53:22 -0500 (CDT)

The Canadian sponge is different than the today sponge from my recollection. Protectaid is like a foam sponge where the Today sponge was more rubbery, much thicker so I'm not sure if this has anything to do with it.

At Thu, 5 Apr 2001, Patti Tessler, Family Nurse Practitioner wrote: >
>At Thu, 5 Apr 2001, CMM wrote:
>>
>>I have been using Protectaid, the Canadian produced sponge, as a
>>contraceptive. I've noticed that when I remove the sponge, it has blood
>>on it. It is happening every time although the amount is not large. My
>>gyn says not to worry but I was wondering if I should get a second
>>opinion or what could be causing it? I am HPV+ and have had treatments
>>for dysplasia. THANKS!
>
>Speaking as a patient and not as an NP, I had the same experience the
>one time I used the old US-marketed sponge. It seemed to be some sort
>of allergic reaction, although I've never had a problem with any
>spermicides or other contraceptive method. It cleared and never
>recurred, but it was severe enough and uncomfortable enough that I
>sought urgent care. Anyone else with similar experience?

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