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A member asked:

I had unprotected sex 5 days after getting the depo-provera shot and i didn't have my period while getting the shot, could i be pregnant?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Can I be pregnant?: Yes. You can be pregnant. I am sure you were advised of this risk when you chose depo. I would advise a pregnancy test as long as the sexual risk was more than fourteen days ago.

Answered 6/11/2016

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