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A member asked:

I just took my first depo provera (medroxyprogesterone) on sunday, a day after i had unprotected sex and he ejaculated inside me, i took the injection aftee my period?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Probably ok: Since you started Depo right after your period then you are likely covered but having sex one day after Depo is not typically recommended without back up condoms. Check a pregnancy test in about 3 weeks just as a precaution

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/19/2015

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