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A member asked:

I have took a pregnancy test... the depo-provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) could mess that up though. maybe it's best to go to the doctors. having sexual intercourse hurts ?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone): should not change the effectiveness of a home pregnancy test. However, pain with intercourse is worth medical evaluation. Take care.

Answered 2/3/2021

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