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Can you still get pregnant while on depo-provera and having unprotected sex?

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Yes: It is much less likely but no birth control is 100%. There is a small chance you can still become pregnant. This is especially the case if you are on other medication, even briefly, because these sometimes can interfere with hormone regulation. Check with your doctor whenever going on medication like antibiotics.

Answered 11/21/2012

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Hello, ive been on depo provera (medroxyprogesterone) for over 2 years now. Since i was 14, i'm 16 now almost 17. Recently my boyfriend came in me while we were having unprotected sex. Is it still possible i can get pregnant?

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If i had a period on Depo-Provera does that mean its not working or that i could still get pregnant if i had unprotected sex?

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I didn't get Depo-Provera shot in dec, had some spotting in march, and been having unprotected sex, and still haven't had a period could i be pregnant?

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I'm on the Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) shot and I been spotting since August 11 til now and I had sex I don't remember when ? Can get pregnant still?

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My last period was n feb n my last Depo-Provera shot was aug 2nd I've had sex on nov 11th, 22nd n dec 3rd can I still get prengant even without a period?

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