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Can the lubes in condoms or latex cause vaginal itching and allergy

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Published At July 16, 2022
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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Can the lubes in condoms cause allergy? My boyfriend wore a condom, and we had intercourse. But I had vaginal itching the next day, and it has been there for the past five days. Is it because of the lube or the latex? I just have itching and no other signs of discharge or anything. How can I suppress this? Kindly suggest me a solution.

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Thanks for trusting us with your health care. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. Yes, condoms may cause allergies. Your symptoms are suggestive of vaginitis, and it is mainly due to a fungal infection. I suggest you keep the area dry and clean, drink a lot of warm water, and consume soft foods. In addition, I suggest you use antifungal medicine and cream for application. I hope you found this helpful. Feel free to ask for more information.

Thanks and regards.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Richa Agarwal
Dr. Richa Agarwal

Obstetrics and Gynecology

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