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Got depo-provera oct. 24 and period was suppose to be oct. 27th, had sex nov. 2 been spotting since nov. 3 nonstop is the bc effective or do i buy pregnanttes?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Take a test: If you think you might be pregnant check then check a home pregnancy test. They are cheap, reliable and available at any pharmacy. Depo is usually effective immediately so most likely you are experiencing bleeding from the DEpo shot.

Answered 5/26/2016

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A member asked:

Got depo-provera oct. 24 and period was suppose to be oct. 27th, had sex nov. 2 been spotting since nov. 3 nonstop is the bc effective or do i buy pregnanttes?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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