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Had sex on 3rd (ovulation day), depo shot on 8th, no perion on 15th. chances of pregnancy? or is the shot preventing period?

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Dr. Robert Grieco answered

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Yes: you could be pregnant. If this was your first depo shot then it was "after the fact" and cannot prevent a conception that has already happened.

Answered 6/1/2015

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A member asked:

Had sex on 3rd (ovulation day), depo shot on 8th, no perion on 15th. chances of pregnancy? or is the shot preventing period?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Grieco answered

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