Are there risk factors for developing seminal plasma hypersensitivity?
History of atopic disease is the most consistent risk factor for patients who have anaphylaxis to seminal plasma; this is not the case for localized reactions. However, anecdotal case reports have suggested these reactions may occur after gynecologic surgery, injection of anti-Rh immunoglobulin in Rh- women or after delivery of a child. It is also possible women develop cross reaction antibodies to other sensitizing allergens (ie.