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Do i start counting how long i been off depo-provera from when my shot was due or when my period started back after i got off depo-provera ?

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Dr. Natalie Sieb answered

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Personally..: I would personally go by when your last shot would have been due to describe how long you've technically been off the Depo.

Answered 9/16/2014

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Dr. Claudette Anderson answered

When you should have: There is a schedule for Depo shots.If you follow that schedule then you can count on its effectiveness.So after that time period you can say you are effectively off Depo

Answered 9/16/2014

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A member asked:

Do i start counting how long i been off depo-provera from when my shot was due or when my period started back after i got off depo-provera ?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Natalie Sieb answered

Dr. Claudette Anderson answered

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