Staunton, VA
A 25-year-old female asked:
I been on depo-provera for two years my last shot i got at the last minute to get got it three days after having unprotected sex i am havin prego symptoms.
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Dr. Douglas Lawsonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience
Depo: depo isn't 100% effective, so there is always a potential for failure. Check a pregnancy test.
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