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Latex condoms, odd-colored discharge

By February 22, 2011 - 5:26pm
 
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My fiance and I used latex condoms last Friday, and ever since I've had an odd discharge. It's rather sticky, and just really... oddly colored. Could the condoms be causing this?

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Hi eunioa,
Sounds like you may have had an allergic reaction to the latex in the condoms.
Most male condoms and the diaphragm contain latex rubber. The usual symptoms are itching and swelling.
I would recommend not using the latex condoms. If this abnormal discharge continues, and certainly if an unusual odor develops, consult your doctor to rule out any other causes.
If you have a sensitivity to latex, you could try lambskin condoms which do not contain latex but are made from the intestinal lining of lambs.
Keep us posted!

February 22, 2011 - 6:39pm
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