Know About Various Risks Associated with Condoms

The main use of condoms is for the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases and unwanted pregnancies. Latex is used for making majority of the condoms. Even though there are some good benefits of condoms such as safe protection, convenience and inexpensive, a person can never ignore the side effects of condoms. They should be known to avoid complications. Given below are few side effects of various types of condoms:

• Latex allergy - According to AAAAI, an allergy is developed by some people to the latex rubber which is used in the making of condoms. This side effect of condom results in various symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, dizziness, itching, lightheaded feeling and wheezing. This can sometimes be very life threatening. In various cases, anaphylaxis is caused by latex allergies. Many a times, doctors recommend synthetic rubber condoms.
• Risk of pregnancy - Using a condom doesn't guarantee 100 percent avoidance of pregnancy. Various types of condoms have a 98 percent success rate. However, if they are not used correctly, women may tend to be pregnant. The expiry date on the condom is not read my many people. Thus, they use old condoms. Many a times, they rupture during sex. If cooking oil and petroleum jelly is used in condoms, they can weaken and rupture easily. This is the greatest side effects of condoms.
• Risk of sexually transmitted diseases - Condoms have a great effectiveness in giving protection against various kinds of sexually transmitted diseases. The risk of diseases such as Chlamydia, Syphilis, gonorrhea and HPV are also lessened to a great extent. these diseases have a great effect on the immune system. There is no effectiveness of these condoms against various infections. This may also lead to molluscum and contagiosum. It has been stated by the American Social Health Association that many people have developed a risk for contraction of genital herpes. Thus, there is asymptomatic release of this disease into the skin of the partner. People who are using the condoms made out of animal skin should be aware that they are not proved to be effective in the prevention of transfer of sexually transmitted diseases.

Some people are not comfortable to use condoms because the thrill is brought down. The disconcerting problem can be overcome. Various sizes and brands of condoms can be tried out. The most comfortable and the best one should be chosen. This will help in avoiding side effects of condoms. The doctor should be consulted before purchasing any kind of condom. He will surely suggest the best one.