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I am on depo provera and have been for 10 years, what is the chance of getting pregnant while on it?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Very low: Deporprovera is a very effective form of birth control. Typically we limited use to 3-5 years due to bone loss

Dr Poinsett agreed

Answered 1/15/2018

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