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Which medication can i use to prevent pregnancy after 5 days of unprotected sex?it happened after her periods.we have been using 3 months injection.

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Injection-depo: progesterone- not likely. Do a home pregnancy test to put your mind to rest.

Answered 12/14/2016

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