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First depo-provera shot i took i had my period when i was due for anothwr one had to wait 12 days and had unprotected sex got on depo-provera again and no period?

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Dr. Michael Swor answered

Normal: Depoprovera is highly effective for birth control. It's common to cause a change or a stopping of periods.

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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A member asked:

First depo-provera shot i took i had my period when i was due for anothwr one had to wait 12 days and had unprotected sex got on depo-provera again and no period?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Swor answered

Dr Sparacino agreed

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