Research progress on reproductive and sexual behavior-related allergies
10.3760/cma.j.cn112150-20241216-01014
- VernacularTitle:生殖与性行为相关过敏的研究进展
- Author:
Wenqu TIAN
1
;
Yang ZHENG
1
;
Yadong GAO
1
Author Information
1. 浙江大学医学院附属第一医院变态反应（过敏）科，杭州 310003
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Allergy;
Sexual behavior;
Progesterone;
Semen plasma;
Infertility;
Assisted reproductive technology
- From:
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine
2025;59(6):786-794
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Over the past few decades, both allergic diseases and infertility have been increased world widely, and the pathogenesis of both is related to changes in the environment and humans′ lifestyle. Accordingly, allergies related to reproductive behavior are also increasing. This article reviews several common problems between allergies and reproduction. Firstly, food or drug allergy during sexual behaviors such as kissing and sexual intercourse will be introduced. Then progesterone hypersensitivity and semen plasma allergy, including their definition, epidemiology, clinical manifestations and treatment strategies, will be elaborated. In addition, post orgasm illness syndrome, a rare condition in male associated with semen hypersensitivity, was briefly summarized. Finally, the impact of assisted reproductive technology application on the risk of allergy in offspring was reviewed.
