Women who use feminine hygiene products, condoms, diaphragms, or the spermicide nonoxynol-9 are more likely than others to experience which problem?
a. allergic reactions c. cancer of the vagina
b. bacterial vaginitis d. cervical cancer
A
Numerous feminine hygiene products can cause allergic reactions or increase the incidence of Candida vaginosis. Be aware of any latex allergies because condom and diaphragms are usually made of latex. The spermicide nonoxynol-9 can also cause allergic reactions. Bacterial vaginitis is inflammation of the vaginal tissues caused by various bacteria. Cancer of the vagina suggests family history may be involved. Cervical cancer increases with a large number of sex partners.
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