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Is my depo-provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) effective if given on the sixth day of my period? if not is it effective after one week?

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Dr. Ronald De la Pena answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: DepoProvera last 12 wks. If it is your first shot, you should have had a pregnancy test before the shot. If you are on schedule for this shot, you should be fine

Answered 5/31/2014

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A member asked:

Is my depo-provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) effective if given on the sixth day of my period? if not is it effective after one week?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald De la Pena answered

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