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A member asked:
Switching from pill to depo.first injection will be given when i am on the 12th day of my pack. do i keep taking pills and how long until protected?
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7 days : You are probably protected immediately but it is reasonable to use condons for 7 days after getting Depo-Provera
Answered 2/19/2015
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