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A member asked:

Recieved the depo shot on jan 14 started my period on jan 12, i had unprotected sex several times on jan 24. was i protected, i'm having brown spottin?

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Likely ok: For birth control it should be effective. Remember, however that it does not protect you from sexually transmitted diseases. It's possible to also have breakthrough bleeding while on depo and very irregular cycles.

Answered 1/29/2016

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