A member asked:

I have been on the depo shot since april 2015 and my next shot is due october 2015. i always get my shot on time, but i had unprotected sex about 3 or 4 weeks ago &' ive been feeling pregnancy symptoms since. i just took a home pregnancy test and it came

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Birth control: If you've been getting Depo-Provera shots regularly since 4/15 and are due for your next one 10/15, then you're protected from pregnancy until then. However, if you had sex w/o making your partner wear a condom, then you're at risk for sexually transmitted diseases. If you're worried, take a home pregnancy test and see your Family Doc, GYN or Planned Parenthood for STD testing.

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Not pregnant: If you had a DMPA injection less than 3 months previous to having intercourse, pregnancy is very unlikely. DMPA does not prevent sexually transmitted infections, so condom use is recommended.

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