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I will be 12 days into my pill pack when i receive my first depo-provera shot, do i resume taking the pills daily until pack is over? when is depo-provera effective?

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Dr. Jane Van Dis answered

7 days : After seven days the Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone) Provera (medroxyprogesterone) is effective. Thus you can crossover with the two methods for seven days.

Answered 2/19/2015

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A member asked:

I will be 12 days into my pill pack when i receive my first depo-provera shot, do i resume taking the pills daily until pack is over? when is depo-provera effective?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jane Van Dis answered

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