A member asked:

I took depo-provera shot for 3yrs stopped taking it in sep got back on it feb23. had unprotected sex on 25 and my boyfriend came in can i be pregnant?

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

Only unlikely: You are probably safe, however best to get a pregnancy test after 7-10 days. Hope for the best.

Answered 12/20/2012

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Dr. Michael Opsahl answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Maybe: You could be pregnant - not enough info to really answer. Timing is key. If you just ovulated at time of sex then Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone) may or may not prevent pregnancy. Egg only good for 12-18 hrs. Extra Progesterone (provera) could disrupt a pregnancy or prevent implantation. I'm worried about length of Provera (medroxyprogesterone) use (http://bit.Ly/agnalm) - risk of weak bones. Ask doc about alternatives.

Answered 2/19/2015

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