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A member asked:

Been on & off depo-provera since i was 17 had sex sept 12th was due for my next depo-provera oct 29 been almost 2 weeks i missed my shot should i take pregnancy test?

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Dr. Christopher Stenberg answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: Yes, unless you have had a normal period since. Your provider should test you for pregnancy as well before your next dose is given

Answered 11/10/2014

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