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How soon does the depo-provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) shot work once injected into the arm?

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Family pract: 3months, make sure you come in for shot before 90 days.

Answered 5/18/2013

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I had my Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) injected on th 10th day after my menstruation.... Will i most likely get pregnant...?

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