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I got my first depo shot on thursday may 11 . can i have unprotected sex on friday may 19 at 12 am midnight? or even on thursday may 18 , since it's been a week ?

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You decide: These hormonal preparations work by preventing egg release. It may take some time for your body to respond to the med & some providers suggest a backup BC for the first month, even when the product says it takes effect sooner. The choice and risk are yours to decide/deal with.

Answered 5/18/2017

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