Chance of Pregnancy??

My fiance and I had sex the other night and we used a latex condom.  we also used vaseline on the condom for lubrication. i have since found out that it can deteriorate the condom and can break or causeleakage.  I inspected the condom after sex as i always do and it was intact and all sperm was inside the condom.  The sex only lasted few minutes (less than five) Is there a chance the condom would have been affected from vaseline by then and leaked. should we be concerned about pregnancy. also, it was first day after her period ended. thank you

[Kevin Pho, MD]

It is true that Vasoline can cause the condom to weaken.  If the condom did not leak or break, the chances of pregnancy is less likely.  Condoms, when used appropriately, have a contraception rate above 98% - this will decrease if the condom has been damaged in some way.  Obtaining a pregnancy test is the only way to know for sure.

Followup with your personal physician is essential.

This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.

Kevin, M.D.
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[grump123]

so had it leaked it would have been obvious i assume?  how long does it take for the vaseline to take effect on the latex? since the sex only lasted about 5 minutes or less i think it was safe.