A member asked:

Am i at risk for hiv if i have used an expired condom, which did not break? i just noticed the expiration date, expired for over a year.

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Condom: No, as long as the condom didn't break

Answered 5/13/2018

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Don't use it: Expired condoms may have microscopic tears which are not readily visible.

Dr Kim agreed

Answered 3/17/2021

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A member asked:

Am i at risk for hiv if i have used an expired condom, which did not break? i just noticed the expiration date, expired for over a year.

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Kim agreed

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