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Hi im a 32 yr old women n im on the depo-provera shot. how long to i have to wait till i can get pregnant?

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Variable: While Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) is only reliable for contraception for 12-13 weeks it takes a variable amount of time to wear off and in fact can cause sub-fertility for an average of 17 months. Hope this helps.

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Answered 1/13/2015

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