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I get depo provera every 10 weeks is this effective?

Q: i get depo provera every 10 weeks is this effective?

: Yes Depo-Provera shots are effective every 10 weeks. They remain usually effective even when taken every 12-13 weeks.

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Dr. Padmashri Rastogi answered

Yes Depo-Provera shots are effective every 10 weeks. They remain usually effective even when taken every 12-13 weeks.

Answered 3/31/2023

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Dr. Charles Turck answered

Specializes in Pharmacology

It is recommended to receive the Depo-Provera injection no later than every 13 weeks for it to be effective. Therefore, getting it every 10 weeks would be effective.

Dr Rastogi agreed

Answered 4/11/2023

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A member asked:

I get depo provera every 10 weeks is this effective?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Padmashri Rastogi answered

Dr. Charles Turck answered

Dr Rastogi agreed

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