WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for November, 1999: Re: Allergy to Vaginal Contraceptives

Re: Allergy to Vaginal Contraceptives

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 5 Nov 1999 11:46:36 -0600 (CST)

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At Fri, 5 Nov 1999, anonymous wrote: >
>For years, I used diaphrams, and could never completely get rid of the
>secretions created by the spermicide (often nonoxynol-9). My
>gynecologist diagnosed the problem as allergy to the rubber of the
>diaphram, and I stopped using it. About three weeks ago, however, I
>inserted a Koromex contraceptive suppository (with nonoxynol-9), and got
>the same unpleasant symptoms of excessive, foul secretions. I douched
>with Massengil medicated douches, which eliminated the odor, but not the
>secretions. It seems I am allergic to nonoxynol-9, so what are my
>alternatives? Would sponges give the same problem? I refuse to take the
>pill. Also, should I have my gynecologist thoroughly clean my vagina?
>Thank you.
>
>--
>Wolf
>

The major choices are

1)rhythm,

2)OC,

3)foam and condom,

4)diaphragm and contraceptive jelly,

5)IUD,

6)tubal ligation

7)prayer and

8)abstinence.

The success rate of #1 is poor in most studies, you refuse #2, #3 and #4 are associated with your allergy, you may not be ready for either #5 or #6, #7 is great but the failure rate is high and #8 works in abbeys only.

Good luck in your decision.

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

**Note:  Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only
and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship.
This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to
consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options
and/or interventions.

**Private emails cannot be entertained due to time constraints,
consequently no private emails will receive a response.

**Thank you for your understanding ;-)

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