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Raising Awareness for Rare Seminal Plasma Allergy

6/26/2025

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Seminal plasma hypersensitivity (SPH) is a rare and often misunderstood allergy affecting around 12% of women, leading to distressing symptoms like itching, swelling, and potentially life-threatening anaphylaxis. With many suffering in silence due to stigma, raising awareness is vital. Treatments such as antihistamines and IVF with washed sperm offer hope for those impacted.

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Story summary

Seminal plasma hypersensitivity (SPH) is a rare and often misunderstood allergy affecting around 12% of women, leading to distressing symptoms like itching, swelling, and potentially life-threatening anaphylaxis. With many suffering in silence due to stigma, raising awareness is vital. Treatments such as antihistamines and IVF with washed sperm offer hope for those impacted.