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Is depo still effective even if you are 4 days pass your schedule appointment?
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It depends: Depo shot is very effective, 99% in preventing pregnancy. If given within first 5 days of your menstrual period. If your appointment was timed with your period then you should use the same calculation to consider it's usefulness.
Answered 12/14/2015
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