Do condoms pose a greater risk than the diseases they may protect against?

LASG USA · 07-21-2000, 03:24 AM

Dear Reader,

Do condoms pose a greater risk than the diseases they may protect against?
New evidence suggests they do. The following extract from an article by Lawerence D. Duffield.DDS (in a dental journal) outlines one of the many risks associated with latex products.

The patient is latex-sensitive. Although no deaths have occurred in a dental setting due to latex allergy, clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion to prevent a catastrophic reaction..(1)
According to FDA Medwatch data as far back as June 1996, there were 28 reported deaths and 225 anaphylactic events associated with latex products in all settings.

Recent reports in the literature indicate that from about 1 percent to 6 percent of the general population and about 8 percent to 12 percent of regularly exposed health care workers are sensitized to latex
(Kelley et al. 1996; Katelaris et al. 1996; Liss et al. 1997; Ownby et al. 1996; Sussman and Beezhold 1995).

Lubricants used with condoms are also under fire:
DURING THE PAST TWO YEARS a little-publicized health battle has been waged out of the glare of the media. It concerns nonoxynol-9, a disinfectant found in everything from baby wipes to laundry detergent, as well as in sexual products such as contraceptive foams and gels, condoms, and lubricants.
Davidson's response frustrates some lubricant manufacturers who worry about harming consumers and the possibility of future lawsuits if such studies are done to show nonoxynol-9 is dangerous --even at 1 percent.

Extracts from article by Bohdan Zachary-EmmyAward winning jounalist.

Hospitals across America are banning anyone even bringing latex balloons into the hospital.

Even more frightening is that there is now a body of opinion that links the 7,000 to 8,000 cases of penile cancer and testicular cancer to the carcinogenic effects of condoms. Strong evidence of the link is that these cancers ARE THE ONLY CANCERS to afflict mainly YOUNG MEN. Anal cancer in gay men is also reported to have risen dramatically.

Should the media not reconsider it's promotion of condoms in light of these facts and the Mariposa Study that indicates that condoms seldom protect against HIV?

Could condom free sex be the real safe sex?

MRFH
Latex Allergy Support Group (USA)

New study shows some brands of condoms have a 100% failure rate in blocking the transmission of HIV.
http://www.durex.com/scientific/stud...osa/index.html

LASG USA · 08-10-2000, 03:27 PM

Condoms can cause lethal allergies and LIDS, a cancer causing long term condition....

JOHN HOPKINS STUDY

Currently, there are more than 18 million Americans sensitized to latex. It is a severe, virtually irreversible condition that can include death. Many individuals are unaware of their sensitization until a visit to the dentist or a medical procedure that could become life threatening should they experience anaphylaxis. The Mayo Clinic has called latex
sensitivity the epidemic of the 90's. Latex is natural rubber sap obtained from the rubber tree. Latex allergy occurs when the body's immune system reacts to proteins in the natural rubber latex.
http://www.pnf.org/latex.html#condom

Healthbeat

Latex gloves aren't the only problem, Sharon cautions. Latex condoms, diaphragms, dental dams and other common items cause allergic reactions."
http://uwphysicians.org/hbeat/hb980106.html

Task Force on Latex Sensitivity

2) Health care personnel with occupational exposure. Latex allergy is considered a major occupational health problem among health care personnel since the prevalence of latex sensitivity may be as high as 17 percent. Approximately 70 percent of adverse events to latex reported by the FDA involve health care workers.
http://www.asahq.org/ProfInfo/latexallergy.html#gen3

The Newest Epidemic: Latex Allergies

by Bruce A. Berlow, M.D.
Department of Allergy & Immunology
http://www.sansum.com/highlite/1997/2221.htm

Latex Allergy Fact Sheet

Latex allergy is an acquired allergy.
Estimates are that 18 million Americans are allergic to latex.
http://www.andovercoated.com/nolatex/fact_sheet.html

Latex, LIDS and cancer.
http://physchem.ox.ac.uk/MSDS/carcinogens.html

25249.8. List Of Chemicals Known to Cause Cancer Or Reproductive Toxicity.
(a) On or before March 1, 1987, the Governor shall cause to be published a list of those chemicals known to the state to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity within the meaning of this chapter, and he shall cause such list to be revised and republished in light of additional knowledge at least once per year thereafter. Such list shall include at a minimum those substances identified by reference in Labor Code Section 6382(b)(1) and those substances identified additionally by reference in Labor Code Section 6382(d).

Aniline 62533 January 1, 1990
Benzene 71432 February 27, 1987
Trichlormethine (Trimustine hydrochloride) 817094 January 1, 1992
4,4'-Methylenedianiline 101779 January 1, 1988
4,4'-Methylenedianiline dihydrochloride 13552448 January 1, 1988

FROM CANCER DATABASE

benzene, aromatic amines – Rubber processing chemicals

Carcinogen :-
lymphatic & haemato-poietic system (leukemia) (bone marrow) bladder http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/cid/25-3.html

LATEX PROCESSING CHEMICALS http://www.itcilo.it/english/actrav/.../ic/106490.htm

By John G. Downing, M..D.

Overall evaluation

ortho-Toluidine is possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B).

RE. CONDOMS AS PROTECTION
Major brands have 100% failure rate in protecting against HIN/Herpes. Results of the first major study
http://www.durex.com/scientific/stud...osa/index.html

10-21-2000, 07:42 PM

While it's true that condoms may affect some people in a negative fashion, it's also true that many of these studies are not conducted in a good scientific manner. Beleive it or not, many of the tests are conducted so that a disease WILL infect the target. This is a valid method of testing various products, but makes many of the results useless for the average user.

LIDS is a very real disease, but unless you are already sensitive to latex, your chances of getting it are extremely slim.

Something that many may not know:
Two couples get together to swing.
The women have oral sex, but the men do not join in at all, and the night ends there.
ALL FOUR of them will have any illnesses that might have been present in the group.

If one partner has it, then so does the other one, UNLESS they have not had any sexual contact for the entire time of the illness.

The main point here is, You must take care to insure that you do not come into contact with any illnesses that may be transmitted, but you can also relax when you hear alarmist reports of "Condoms kill people". It really doesn't happen that way.

Husband of CyberMWCouple

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07-21-2000, 03:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
LASG USA Has Left the Building Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 2 Location: LA, CA, USA	Do condoms pose a greater risk than the diseases they may protect against? Dear Reader, Do condoms pose a greater risk than the diseases they may protect against? New evidence suggests they do. The following extract from an article by Lawerence D. Duffield.DDS (in a dental journal) outlines one of the many risks associated with latex products. The patient is latex-sensitive. Although no deaths have occurred in a dental setting due to latex allergy, clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion to prevent a catastrophic reaction..(1) According to FDA Medwatch data as far back as June 1996, there were 28 reported deaths and 225 anaphylactic events associated with latex products in all settings. Recent reports in the literature indicate that from about 1 percent to 6 percent of the general population and about 8 percent to 12 percent of regularly exposed health care workers are sensitized to latex (Kelley et al. 1996; Katelaris et al. 1996; Liss et al. 1997; Ownby et al. 1996; Sussman and Beezhold 1995). Lubricants used with condoms are also under fire: DURING THE PAST TWO YEARS a little-publicized health battle has been waged out of the glare of the media. It concerns nonoxynol-9, a disinfectant found in everything from baby wipes to laundry detergent, as well as in sexual products such as contraceptive foams and gels, condoms, and lubricants. Davidson's response frustrates some lubricant manufacturers who worry about harming consumers and the possibility of future lawsuits if such studies are done to show nonoxynol-9 is dangerous --even at 1 percent. Extracts from article by Bohdan Zachary-EmmyAward winning jounalist. Hospitals across America are banning anyone even bringing latex balloons into the hospital. Even more frightening is that there is now a body of opinion that links the 7,000 to 8,000 cases of penile cancer and testicular cancer to the carcinogenic effects of condoms. Strong evidence of the link is that these cancers ARE THE ONLY CANCERS to afflict mainly YOUNG MEN. Anal cancer in gay men is also reported to have risen dramatically. Should the media not reconsider it's promotion of condoms in light of these facts and the Mariposa Study that indicates that condoms seldom protect against HIV? Could condom free sex be the real safe sex? MRFH Latex Allergy Support Group (USA) New study shows some brands of condoms have a 100% failure rate in blocking the transmission of HIV. http://www.durex.com/scientific/stud...osa/index.html

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08-10-2000, 03:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
LASG USA Has Left the Building Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 2 Location: LA, CA, USA	Condoms can cause lethal allergies and LIDS, a cancer causing long term condition.... JOHN HOPKINS STUDY Currently, there are more than 18 million Americans sensitized to latex. It is a severe, virtually irreversible condition that can include death. Many individuals are unaware of their sensitization until a visit to the dentist or a medical procedure that could become life threatening should they experience anaphylaxis. The Mayo Clinic has called latex sensitivity the epidemic of the 90's. Latex is natural rubber sap obtained from the rubber tree. Latex allergy occurs when the body's immune system reacts to proteins in the natural rubber latex. http://www.pnf.org/latex.html#condom Healthbeat Latex gloves aren't the only problem, Sharon cautions. Latex condoms, diaphragms, dental dams and other common items cause allergic reactions." http://uwphysicians.org/hbeat/hb980106.html Task Force on Latex Sensitivity 2) Health care personnel with occupational exposure. Latex allergy is considered a major occupational health problem among health care personnel since the prevalence of latex sensitivity may be as high as 17 percent. Approximately 70 percent of adverse events to latex reported by the FDA involve health care workers. http://www.asahq.org/ProfInfo/latexallergy.html#gen3 The Newest Epidemic: Latex Allergies by Bruce A. Berlow, M.D. Department of Allergy & Immunology http://www.sansum.com/highlite/1997/2221.htm Latex Allergy Fact Sheet Latex allergy is an acquired allergy. Estimates are that 18 million Americans are allergic to latex. http://www.andovercoated.com/nolatex/fact_sheet.html Latex, LIDS and cancer. http://physchem.ox.ac.uk/MSDS/carcinogens.html 25249.8. List Of Chemicals Known to Cause Cancer Or Reproductive Toxicity. (a) On or before March 1, 1987, the Governor shall cause to be published a list of those chemicals known to the state to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity within the meaning of this chapter, and he shall cause such list to be revised and republished in light of additional knowledge at least once per year thereafter. Such list shall include at a minimum those substances identified by reference in Labor Code Section 6382(b)(1) and those substances identified additionally by reference in Labor Code Section 6382(d). Aniline 62533 January 1, 1990 Benzene 71432 February 27, 1987 Trichlormethine (Trimustine hydrochloride) 817094 January 1, 1992 4,4'-Methylenedianiline 101779 January 1, 1988 4,4'-Methylenedianiline dihydrochloride 13552448 January 1, 1988 FROM CANCER DATABASE benzene, aromatic amines – Rubber processing chemicals Carcinogen :- lymphatic & haemato-poietic system (leukemia) (bone marrow) bladder http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/cid/25-3.html LATEX PROCESSING CHEMICALS http://www.itcilo.it/english/actrav/.../ic/106490.htm By John G. Downing, M..D. Overall evaluation ortho-Toluidine is possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B). RE. CONDOMS AS PROTECTION Major brands have 100% failure rate in protecting against HIN/Herpes. Results of the first major study http://www.durex.com/scientific/stud...osa/index.html

10-21-2000, 07:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
CyberMWCouple Posts: n/a	While it's true that condoms may affect some people in a negative fashion, it's also true that many of these studies are not conducted in a good scientific manner. Beleive it or not, many of the tests are conducted so that a disease WILL infect the target. This is a valid method of testing various products, but makes many of the results useless for the average user. LIDS is a very real disease, but unless you are already sensitive to latex, your chances of getting it are extremely slim. Something that many may not know: Two couples get together to swing. The women have oral sex, but the men do not join in at all, and the night ends there. ALL FOUR of them will have any illnesses that might have been present in the group. If one partner has it, then so does the other one, UNLESS they have not had any sexual contact for the entire time of the illness. The main point here is, You must take care to insure that you do not come into contact with any illnesses that may be transmitted, but you can also relax when you hear alarmist reports of "Condoms kill people". It really doesn't happen that way. Husband of CyberMWCouple