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Sperm allergy happens when you have an allergic reaction to semen, rather than to sperm. Proteins in semen can cause symptoms such as burning, pain, itching and swelling when they come into contact ...

You cannot have a period while you are pregnant. However, it is common to have some light spotting or bleeding in early pregnancy, which some might mistake for a period. This is not the same thing as ...

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