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A member asked:

What are the chances of an accidental pregnancy while your on depo-provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) and have perfect use of the shot?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

DEPO works: There is nothing in your question that would provide a clue as to what your real worry is about. I can tell you that the Depo-Provera shot is very effective at preventing unwanted pregnancy.

Answered 2/19/2015

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Do you need to worry about pregnancy while on Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) if you get all shots on time and no more period?

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How long after Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) will periods be normal? Last shot 8/01/13. Last period was 10/28/13. Almost two months. No possibility of pregnancy.

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What are the chances of Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) not preventing pregnancy? why? im on the Depo-Provera started july 2013 never spotted until April 2014 it was very light

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What are the chances of pregnancy on Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone)? Been on it for 4 months, deep mood swings and extreme nausea&bloating!

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Been off Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) after only taking two shots since december. My last period started on 09/28. Should i take a home pregnancy test?

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