A member asked:

I've had abnormal bleeding for about 10 days and then had unprotected sex a couple days later. i'm on my second depo-provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) shot. should i be worried?

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Dr. Kitturah Schomberg-Klaiss answered

Yes, but...: More about the risk of sexually transmitted disease than pregnancy. Erratic bleeding is very common on Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone). If you've had both your shots at the right time, the risk of pregnancy is less than 1%.

Dr Drezaliu agreed

Answered 2/19/2015

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A member asked:

I've had abnormal bleeding for about 10 days and then had unprotected sex a couple days later. i'm on my second depo-provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) shot. should i be worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kitturah Schomberg-Klaiss answered

Dr Drezaliu agreed

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