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Am i'm more fertile if i missed a depo-provera shot?

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Fertile: You regain your fertility about 4 months after your last Depo-Provera shot.

Answered 2/19/2015

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Fertile : Well you are not protected if you ate no longer using birth control. Pregnancy is always possible if you have sex without birth control or condoms.

Answered 10/4/2016

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