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Took 1st shot of depo provera on the 08/03/19, then 2nd shot (depo petogen) on the 30/05/19. had unprotected sex on 03/06/19. what are the chances of falling pregnant? are provera & petogen the same? was i protected immediately after the 2nd shot?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Protection: You should be protected, however, with the shot there is a 1 percent failure rate.

Answered 6/21/2019

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A member asked:

Took 1st shot of depo provera on the 08/03/19, then 2nd shot (depo petogen) on the 30/05/19. had unprotected sex on 03/06/19. what are the chances of falling pregnant? are provera & petogen the same? was i protected immediately after the 2nd shot?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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