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What causes semen allergy?

By Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).
Last Update: 06/18/2024

Semen allergy or hypersensitivity is an immune reaction that develops against the proteins that are part of the seminal plasma. Generally, the most common cause is allergy to prostate-specific antigen or PSA, a protein that is secreted by the prostate.

 Marta Barranquero Gómez
Marta Barranquero Gómez
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Embryologist
Graduated in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences by the University of Valencia (UV) and specialized in Assisted Reproduction by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH) in collaboration with Ginefiv and in Clinical Genetics by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH).
License: 3316-CV
Embryologist. Graduated in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences by the University of Valencia (UV) and specialized in Assisted Reproduction by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH) in collaboration with Ginefiv and in Clinical Genetics by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH). License: 3316-CV.