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On a scale of 1-10 how good do u think the birth control shot works?

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Dr. Alan Patterson answered

9-10: If used correctly I have never had a pt get preg on the depo- Provera (medroxyprogesterone) shots.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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