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A member asked:
I am getting first depo-provera shot on the 12th day of my pill pack. do i resume taking pill daily until pack is finished? how long until shot is effective?
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Yes: You could continue to take it until finished, or 1 week past the Depo-Provera shot. Then you will be fully protected from pregnancy.
Answered 2/19/2015
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