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I am on depo-provera provera (medroxyprogesterone). shot: august 10th sex: august 19th missed period the next day. period: september 9th w/ thick white mucus am i pregnant?

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Dr. Michael Sparacino answered

Probably not: No contraceptive method is 100%. The safest thing to do is perform a home pregnancy test. If negative, repeat in a week and call your doctor.

Answered 3/12/2013

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Dr. Michael Swor answered

No: If you have had your injections on time, it's very unlikely to become pregnant. Abnormal bleeding or discharge are common.

Answered 12/9/2013

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A member asked:

I am on depo-provera provera (medroxyprogesterone). shot: august 10th sex: august 19th missed period the next day. period: september 9th w/ thick white mucus am i pregnant?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Michael Sparacino answered

Dr. Michael Swor answered

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