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A member asked:

I had a baby sept 15th and got on depo-provera while stillin hospital and had sex 2 weeks later can i be pregnant?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Stephen Pappachen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Not very likely: In medicine, we always say anything is possible. However, a pregnancy, in this scenario, is quite unlikely.

Dr Ferdowsi and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/17/2019

6.2k views

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Doubtful: It is doubtful as the Depo provera started in the hospital will prevent ovulation. However, to be certain, run a pregnancy test.

Dr Hickerson agreed

Answered 11/2/2019

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