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A member asked:

If you had unprotected sex before your next depo-provera shot are you protected ?

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Dr. Erinn Huffman answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Maybe: As long as you are getting your Depo-Provera shots on time, you will have continuous protection from pregnancy. If you get a shot late, then a back up method is recommened.

Dr Crabb agreed

Answered 2/19/2015

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Depo shot i took one Depo-Provera shot and i was due for my other one on feb 21 but i did not take it on march 2 and 4 my husband and i has unprotected sex and he ejculated in me each time we had sex and we had sex about 4 or 5 time with in those two days

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If you are 17 and you missed a Depo-Provera shot and you only took Depo-Provera once and you had unprotected sex are you more fertile since u missed depo?

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What are the chancesof gettingpregnant from having unprotected sex but on the Depo-Provera shot if he doesn't cum inside but not sure about precum inside of me?

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I am on Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone). My first shot was sometime in october 2013. I had unprotected sex november 26 2013. I have taken 4 at hpt all negative .

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Would if be okay to have unprotected sex on the Depo-Provera shot?

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