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A member asked:

Can a tiny pin hole in a condom cause pregnancy?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: A pin hole is an open door to the sperm. That is all that is necessary for the condom to fail.

Dr Harris agreed

Answered 9/30/2020

4.9k views

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