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If i am now due to get my second depo-provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) shot in 2 weeks, when can i use the pill?

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Dr. Thomas Mahoney answered

Anytime: If you are switching to a pill for contraception, you could start them anytime in the next two weeks to maintain coverage.

Answered 5/24/2013

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A member asked:

If i am now due to get my second depo-provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) shot in 2 weeks, when can i use the pill?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Thomas Mahoney answered

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