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Could it be right if you the dmpa shot (birth control) in the first 5 days of your period it works in 1-2 days?
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One week: Depotprovera is effective, when administered during the first 5 days of the menstrual cycle. If administered after that, abstinence should be practiced or condoms be used for a week to minimize the risk of pregnancy.
Answered 4/9/2017
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