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Can you still get the depo-provera shot while on your period?

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Usually: Although it is recommended to get the Depo-Provera shot within a few days of staring a period (at least for the initial one) or within 12 weeks of a previous injection, it should be fine as long as your doctor has totally ruled out the possibility of pregnancy.

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

Answered 1/11/2017

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