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Is it okay to get first depo shot if plan b was taken two nights before? taken on bcp bc missed pills. will that alter the effectiveness of the shot?

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Dr. James Szender answered

Should be fine: That shouldn't alter the effectiveness of the Depo provera (medroxyprogesterone).

Answered 5/26/2014

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A member asked:

Is it okay to get first depo shot if plan b was taken two nights before? taken on bcp bc missed pills. will that alter the effectiveness of the shot?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Szender answered

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