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A member asked:

How soon after missing one dose of the depo-provera shot can i get pregnant after having unprotected sex?

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Dr. David Krulak answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Immediately: The Depo-Provera shot is only guaranteed to block pregnancy until its next due date. After that you have a chance of getting pregnant. The chance is not as high as it will be as time goes on, but it is possible.

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Answered 6/28/2014

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