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Is it safe to get depo provera at 10 weeks and does getting it early make it less effective?

Q: is it safe to get depo provera at 10 weeks and does getting it early make it less effective?

: No, it is acceptable to have it a little bit early if you have no other choice, i.e. get the medication before leaving your hometown, no change in effectiveness.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

No, it is acceptable to have it a little bit early if you have no other choice, i.e. get the medication before leaving your hometown, no change in effectiveness.

Answered 12/14/2021

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A member asked:

Is it safe to get depo provera at 10 weeks and does getting it early make it less effective?

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