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Had depo-provera and bf used condom. had period 3 days later but next one is now very late. pregnancy a possibility?

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Dr. Christopher Chong answered

No: If you receive depo-provera shot, do not expect to get period, most people will not have a period after the shot. It is highly effective for birth control. Of course, if you have pregnacy symptoms, you should always do a pregnancy test to confirm.

Answered 11/10/2012

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A member asked:

Had depo-provera and bf used condom. had period 3 days later but next one is now very late. pregnancy a possibility?

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