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I had unprotected sex 3 days(12/17) before my scheduled depo shot (12/20) today and im not getting the shot im deciding to get off it would i be pregnant i have been on depo for 6 months im not getting my schedule shot for today?

Q: i had unprotected sex 3 days(12/17) before my scheduled depo shot (12/20) today and im not getting the shot im deciding to get off it would i be pregnant i have been on depo for 6 months im not getting my schedule shot for today?

: "Depo" shots are usually given every three months, and the effectiveness is unchanged statistically. If this is a "three month" shot, there is little likelihood of pregnancy.

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"Depo" shots are usually given every three months, and the effectiveness is unchanged statistically. If this is a "three month" shot, there is little likelihood of pregnancy.

Answered 12/20/2021

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A member asked:

I had unprotected sex 3 days(12/17) before my scheduled depo shot (12/20) today and im not getting the shot im deciding to get off it would i be pregnant i have been on depo for 6 months im not getting my schedule shot for today?

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