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Re: Allergy to Vaginal Contraceptives
From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Mon, 8 Nov 1999 19:44:11 -0600 (CST)
Thank you very much for your informative and humorous response!
At Fri, 5 Nov 1999, Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. wrote:
>
>At Fri, 5 Nov 1999, anonymous wrote:
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>>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
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>1)rhythm,
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>2)OC,
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>3)foam and condom,
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>4)diaphragm and contraceptive jelly,
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>5)IUD,
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>6)tubal ligation
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>7)prayer and
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>8)abstinence.
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>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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