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Do you have to wait a week for the depo shot to take affect? if we didn't get the shot within the first few days of our period.

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Dr. Ivy Fisher answered

No: The demo will kick in when you start it right away. However, if there was a gap of time between the onset of your period, use a condom with sexual intercourse and consider Plan B if there was no Depo during the intercourse interim. You can also get more advice per GYN MD by making a specific referral appt thru health tap specialists.

Answered 9/20/2016

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A member asked:

Do you have to wait a week for the depo shot to take affect? if we didn't get the shot within the first few days of our period.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ivy Fisher answered

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