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Can condom kill sperm?

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

No: Unless it's a condom with spermicide, no.

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 10/8/2017

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Dr. Clarence Lyons answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No: Condoms do not kill sperm. If they have spermicide added, the spermicide can kill sperm.

Answered 12/4/2013

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