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A member asked:

Please tell me, could a pregnancy test show negative if you are on depo-provera shot?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Depo provera (medroxyprogesterone): Should not cause a false pregnancy test.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 5/13/2021

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