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Also i switched from birth control pills to the depo shot am i protected instantly after the shot or does it take time to switch with the birth control pills?

Q: also i switched from birth control pills to the depo shot am i protected instantly after the shot or does it take time to switch with the birth control pills?

: Everyone is different. Time will tell. In meantime use protection. Discuss with Dr who knows youl.

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Everyone is different. Time will tell. In meantime use protection. Discuss with Dr who knows youl.

Answered 9/29/2023

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A member asked:

Also i switched from birth control pills to the depo shot am i protected instantly after the shot or does it take time to switch with the birth control pills?

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