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A member asked:

What do you advise if i had my 2nd depo-provera injection two days before it was due, will it be effective immediately?

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Dr. David Krulak answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Depo-provera: If you got the shot on or before the due date, then you remain protected against pregnancy. There is no lapse in effectiveness since you took it as prescribed.

Answered 7/12/2014

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