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A member asked:
Received my first injection of depo birth control and was prescribed antibiotic at the same time. had my last period 2 weeks ago. how long should i use a backup method?
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Use it for a full month AFTER you finish the antibiotics. And always consider a back-up barrier method to prevent STD's.
Answered 3/3/2021
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