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I just got the depo shot, i am on the second week of my bcp pack. how long until shot is completely effective? also do i finish taking my pack?

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Dr. Cornelius Oleary answered

Specializes in Urgent Care

OB/GYN consult: Please talk with your OB/GYN. Depo-Provera shots are immediately effective if taken within 5 days of your menstrual period. If that is so, you should be able to stop your BCP.

Answered 4/19/2016

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